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General Psychology Schools in South Carolina

1,372 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Psychology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,349
Master’s Degree 23

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 26.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in South Carolina

There are 3,450 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $82,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

#5

Winthrop University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

#6

Claflin University

Orangeburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,806.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. A typical student attending Francis Marion University will pay a net price of $12,662. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#8

Lander University

Greenwood
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Lander University will pay a net price of $15,519. In their early career, Lander University grads earn an average salary of $34,095.

#9

Furman University

Greenville
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $32,563. 94% of students get financical aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,006 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,435 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

General 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
Child Development & Psychology 348
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 167
Other Psychology 3

View all majors related to General Psychology

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