by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Howard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Howard. This makes it the #297 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Howard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,934 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Howard is $1,153 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Howard. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Howard 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 Howard Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Howard in 2022 were women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.