Best Value Psychology Colleges in District of Columbia

Trinity Washington University leads District of Columbia psychology programs with a remarkable $12,233 net cost, while Georgetown University graduates earn $39,585 annually despite their $39,433 price tag. Federal agencies and nonprofits headquartered in the nation's capital create unique career pathways for psychology graduates, from policy research to mental health services. The eight programs range from public University of the District of Columbia at $14,693 to Howard University at $47,919.

Programs

$12,233 – $47,919

Net Price Range

$35,188

Avg. Program Earnings

65.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Psychology, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Trinity Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$12,233	$34,704	$26,110	44.4%	97.0%
2	University of the District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia	$14,693	$30,409	$6,152	26.3%
3	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$37,856	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
4	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$40,068	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%
5	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,433	$39,585	$65,081	94.3%	12.2%
6	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,945	$32,925	$56,543	78.5%	40.6%
7	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$47,919	$30,771	$33,344	68.9%	53.4%
8	Gallaudet University Washington, District of Columbia	$14,085		$18,382	46.6%	59.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost differences between DC psychology programs?

Trinity Washington University charges just $12,233 net cost compared to Howard University's $47,919, creating a $35,686 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options. Public University of the District of Columbia falls in the middle at $14,693 despite offering in-state tuition of only $6,152.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in DC psychology education?

Georgetown University achieves a 94.3% graduation rate at $39,433 net cost, while Trinity Washington maintains 44.4% completion despite its low $12,233 price. The Catholic University of America balances both factors with 81.3% graduation rates and $32,798 net costs.

Does attending expensive programs guarantee higher psychology earnings in DC?

George Washington University graduates earn the highest at $40,068 annually, justifying its $37,454 net cost. However, Trinity Washington graduates earn $34,704 while paying less than one-third the price, making it the clear value leader for return on investment.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.