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Psychology at Clemson University

Psychology at Clemson University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Clemson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Clemson University sits in Clemson, SC.

Online Class Availability at Clemson University

Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Among 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Clemson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Clemson University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #1 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #8 of 326
Best Value South Carolina #22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #210 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #894 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #8 of 326
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #210 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #894 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Clemson University

Students who complete Clemson University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Clemson University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,522
2 years $27,667
3 years $35,493
4 years $46,792
5 years $54,015

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $46,792, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Clemson University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Clemson University stands at $22,687.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Clemson University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, 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

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