Here is an overview of the graduate program in general psychology at HU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU highly for general psychology, coming in at #377 out of 1,322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 377 of 1,322 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 8 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 89 of 234 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general psychology at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Howard University conferred 3 master’s degrees in general psychology.
HU is not currently ranked for general psychology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,620 | $38,620 |
| Fees | $1,136 | $1,136 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 100% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
HU conferred 3 master’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Howard University awarded 9 doctoral degrees in general psychology.
HU has not been ranked for general psychology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 67% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
HU conferred 9 doctoral completions in psychology, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at HU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Psychology | 170 |