Compare 7 Psychology, General. programs in District of Columbia. Average earnings: $48,238.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Psychology, General. tells a different story. Across 7 programs in District of Columbia, earnings range from $30,754 to $63,369—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Georgetown University's Psychology, General. program leads with graduates earning $63,369, well above the $48,238 average across all programs. American University follows at $56,267, while The Catholic University of America reaches $55,808—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige alone.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $63,369 | 98 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Challenging |
| #2 | American UniversityPrivate | $56,267 | 66 | $22,750 | Good | $39,169 | High |
| #3 | $55,808 | 70 | $26,000 | Good | $50,215 | High | |
| #4 | Howard UniversityPrivate | $44,692 | 41 | $24,500 | Manageable | $58,682 | High |
| #5 | $43,896 | 13 | $24,872 | Manageable | $13,279 | High | |
| #6 | $42,879 | 20 | $28,250 | Challenging | $18,497 | High | |
| #7 | Gallaudet UniversityPrivate | $30,754 | 12 | $18,000 | High | $15,442 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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