# Howard University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $18,934
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,069 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in DC: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (6 colleges, $60,654): -$1,585
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,101

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,069 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $46,051 | $191,572 | 9.2 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | 9.5 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | 10.0 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | 10.6 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | 10.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $99,007 | $17,500 | $40,815 | 95% |
| George Washington University | $79,187 | not reported | $36,586 | 84% |
| American University | $62,240 | $23,799 | $41,943 | 76% |
| Howard University | $59,069 | $25,000 | $50,539 | 70% |
| Trinity Washington University | $53,543 | $32,866 | $9,302 | 49% |
| The Catholic University of America | $52,846 | $26,000 | $29,561 | 80% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $65,330 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $65,330 DC, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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