South Carolina · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in South Carolina, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
30
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,421
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,720
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
20
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,361
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Charleston Southern University
Charleston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,3644447%$21,848$27,000
2Wofford College
Spartanburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,4294784%$24,459$25,763
3North Greenville University
Tigerville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,0441755%$20,327$23,250
4Clemson University
Clemson Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,14632787%$22,687
5University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,1214940%$27,000
6University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,7206443%$27,000
7Furman University
Greenville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,3953079%$24,932$27,000
8College of Charleston
Charleston Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,33918566%$25,850
9South University - Columbia
Columbia Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,684423%$22,875$54,702
10Benedict College
Columbia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,6202224%$19,589

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in South Carolina

Jobs in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$93,670
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in South Carolina.

Which Psychology program in South Carolina has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Charleston Southern University tops the list at $35,364. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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