Psychology at College of Charleston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at College of Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
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Online Class Availability at College of Charleston
Many students take online classes at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at College of Charleston
Rankings can help you compare College of Charleston’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 28 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #8 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #778 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from College of Charleston
Students who complete College of Charleston’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,569 |
| 2 years | $27,657 |
| 3 years | $35,833 |
| 4 years | $43,319 |
| 5 years | $48,502 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from College of Charleston take home a median $43,319, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from College of Charleston stands at $25,850.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at College of Charleston 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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