Psychology at Charleston Southern University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Charleston Southern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Charleston Southern University sits in Charleston, SC.
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Online Class Availability at Charleston Southern University
Distance learning is available at Charleston Southern University. Among 3,832 students, 689 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,587 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Charleston Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Charleston Southern University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #14 of 28 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #171 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #233 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1007 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1116 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Charleston Southern University
Graduates of Charleston Southern University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,162 |
| 2 years | $26,063 |
| 3 years | $31,060 |
| 4 years | $37,652 |
| 5 years | $44,410 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Charleston Southern University report median earnings of $37,652, compared with $51,292 for all Charleston Southern University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Charleston Southern University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Charleston Southern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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