by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at HU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #476 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 476 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 9 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 116 of 273 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This psychology area of study at HU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 182 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University handed out 9 master’s degrees in psychology.
HU is not currently ranked for psychology at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,620 | $38,620 |
| Fees | $1,136 | $1,136 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University awarded 17 doctoral degrees in psychology.
HU is not currently ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 18% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at HU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 170 |