Graduate General Psychology Programs at American University

Here is an overview of the graduate program in general psychology at American University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Undergraduate Study

American University Graduate General Psychology Rankings

#191 in the U.S.

#3 in District Of Columbia

#45 in the Middle Atlantic Region

College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for general psychology, ranked #191 out of 1,322 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best General Psychology Schools	191 of 1,322
Best General Psychology Schools in District of Columbia	3 of 8
Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	45 of 234

Graduate General Psychology Degrees at American University

Here is each degree level granted in general psychology at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	85
Master’s	24

American University General Psychology Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 24 master’s degrees in general psychology.

Master’s Rankings

American University is among the very best schools in the country for general psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia	1
Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	10
Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	35

American University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$65,566 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$64,414	$64,414
Fees	$1,152	$1,152

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 17% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.

The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at American University are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in general psychology.

Ethnic diversity of General Psychology majors at American University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Psychology, General (Master’s)

American University granted 24 master’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).

Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia — #1
Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region — #10
Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools — #35

Undergraduate Study in General Psychology at American University

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in General Psychology	85

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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