by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #89 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 1,333% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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The psychology program at GWU awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the GWU psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 166 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 99 |
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