by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #484 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 484 of 1,514 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 170 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
HU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from HU earn a median of $44,692 a year. This is below $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Approximately 64% 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 bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 27 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 17 |
