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Psychology in South Carolina

Psychology Schools in South Carolina

In 2022-2023, 2,073 students earned their Psychology degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,873
Master’s Degree 157
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in South Carolina

3,450 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $82,630, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

363 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $21,044. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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332 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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College of Charleston

Charleston
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,952. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,576. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,466. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,106.

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#8

Claflin University

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

74% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,951.

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#9

Lander University

Greenwood
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,476.

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