by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at GWU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #131 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 131 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 of 273 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
| Master’s | 79 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The psychology field at GWU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 125 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 98 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 47 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 79 master’s degrees in psychology.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University handed out 15 doctoral degrees in psychology.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at GWU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at GWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 158 |