District of Columbia Psychology Schools
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The District of Columbia, also known as Washington DC, is a unique place in the United States. It sits as an independent entity apart from the fifty states. It is the seat of national government. The city was planned from its conception in the late 1700’s. The city has grown from just a few buildings to a densely populated urban city with suburban sprawl into neighboring states of Virginia and Maryland. The city is a mix of urban slums and old gracious neighborhoods, mixed with federal buildings and historical museums.
For those looking for education opportunities in psychology, the city provides many colleges and universities within its boundaries. The number of psychologists needed in this city is reaching capacity. There are only so many people that can be packed into the fixed square footage of the city. City building sizes are limited since skyscrapers would overwhelm the federal buildings along the Mall. The population of the city has actually been decreasing since the middle of last century. But the area is still the fifth largest in the nation when combined with Baltimore and the suburban corridor that has grown up in between. The actual population of the District grows by over 70% during the daytime with people coming in from the suburbs to work. There is a growing population of young people who wish to live in the heart of the city instead of commuting back and forth.
District of Columbia Psychology Job Outlook and Salary
By 2014, it is projected that the District of Columbia will see a 6% demand growth according to the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. This is well below the national average of 16%. For those that do find jobs just out of graduate school, salaries start around $50,000 - $52,000. According to Payscale, after a couple years, a clinical psychologist in the District of Columbia will average $71,800 per annum.
Private sector jobs will outstrip public sector ones in salary. Schools and mental health clinics remain strong contenders for psychological services. Social Services and substance abuse clinics are not far behind. Private practice is the most common option for those in the private sector. Some positions can be found with the federal government within the District.
The District of Columbia is a densely packed urban area. Most opportunities within this fixed area will require an applicant to have a PhD. The District does require licensing for those practicing psychology, just like the fifty states. The District of Columbia Board of Psychology is responsible for examining and regulating psychologists. Options for those with lesser academic degrees are more limited. Research and data collection jobs can be found at some universities and government agencies.
Additional District of Columbia Psychology Schools
George Washington University - http://www.gwu.edu/
Howard University - http://www.howard.edu/
Georgetown University - http://www.georgetown.edu/
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