by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #488 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 488 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 28 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 327 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 391 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This psychology field at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 394 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 24 |
| Psychology, General | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 61 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 449 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,456 a year. This is lower than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is below $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 268 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 14 |
