Psychology at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 28 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #24 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #271 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #522 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1101 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 28 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #24 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #271 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #522 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1101 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’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 | $26,963 |
| 2 years | $26,421 |
| 3 years | $33,908 |
| 4 years | $39,456 |
| 5 years | $48,055 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia report median earnings of $39,456, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at $24,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. 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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