Cheapest Psychology Colleges in District of Columbia

Trinity Washington University charges just $12,233 net for psychology students while Georgetown costs $39,433 for the same degree. This $27,200 gap reflects how federal contracting and nonprofit sectors in D.C. create demand across all education levels. Psychology graduates here earn between $30,409 and $40,068, with federal agencies and research institutions providing steady career paths. The eight programs range from University of the District of Columbia's public option at $14,693 net to Howard University's $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	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Trinity Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$12,233	$26,110	44.4%	97.0%
2	Gallaudet University Washington, District of Columbia	$14,085	$18,382	46.6%	59.2%
3	University of the District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia	$14,693	$6,152	26.3%
4	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
5	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%
6	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,433	$65,081	94.3%	12.2%
7	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,945	$56,543	78.5%	40.6%
8	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$47,919	$33,344	68.9%	53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Trinity Washington University so affordable for psychology students?

Trinity's $12,233 net cost represents significant financial aid bringing down the $26,110 sticker price. The 96.97% acceptance rate and focus on underserved populations helps keep costs manageable compared to other D.C. private schools.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable psychology programs?

University of the District of Columbia graduates just 26.30% of psychology students despite low costs. Trinity Washington achieves 44.40% while Gallaudet reaches 46.60%, showing that affordability doesn't guarantee completion success.

Does Gallaudet University offer unique advantages for psychology majors?

Gallaudet specializes in deaf and hard-of-hearing education, creating distinct psychology career paths in accessibility and special populations. At $14,085 net cost, graduates carry only $13,100 in debt, the lowest among all eight programs.

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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.