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36.08%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$21,235

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Howard University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Howard University (Georgetown)

37th and O St NW, Washington, DC

Howard University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Washington, District Of Columbia. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Howard University has a yearly student enrollment of over 10,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1410 - 1720 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Howard University. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were accepted at Howard University, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at howard.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $13,000 each year. Howard University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Howard University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include the following:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.howard.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgetown has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree79
Master's Degree1
Doctorate Degree8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male14
Female74

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black86
White2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Psychology program at Howard University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 1
      • Average Hourly Rate: $42.66
      • Average Annual Salary: $88730

    Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

    Description

    Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

    Salary & Wages

      • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
        • Total Employment: 90
        • Average Hourly Rate: $50.00
        • Average Annual Salary: $104000

      Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

      Description

      Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

        • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 330
          • Average Hourly Rate: $48.30
          • Average Annual Salary: $100470

        Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

        Description

        Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

        Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

        Admission Requirements & Details

        The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Georgetown accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

        College Credits Accepted

        • Dual Credits
        • AP Course Credits
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        Academics & Student Services

        Student Services

        To help support students, Howard University may offer services to students including:

        • Distance learning
        • Remedial instructional courses
        • Career path counseling
        • Work study style employment
        • Assisting students to find work

        Intercollegiate Athletics

        Howard University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

        • Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
        • Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
        • Lacrosse
        • Soccer
        • Softball
        • Swimming and Diving
        • Tennis
        • Track and Field, Indoor
        • Track and Field, Outdoor
        • Track and Field, X-Country
        • Volleyball
        • Bowling