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Psychology Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 169 students earned their Psychology degrees in SC.

A Psychology major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in South Carolina

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 126
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 3,450 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in South Carolina

Psychology grads earn an average of $82,630 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in South Carolina that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,559. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Francis Marion University grads earn an average salary of $32,336.

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 61% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,098 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,586 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $18,222.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690.

#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Bob Jones University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,798 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Psychology Careers in SC

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Psychology Professors 15% $72,260
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $61,030
Managers 8% $98,620
Psychologists 5% $98,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Education 2,297
Library Science 121
Social Sciences 80
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 79
Communication & Journalism 59
History 39
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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