Best Psychology, General Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 27 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,203 recent graduates. Graduates in South Carolina earn $27,043 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $29,183. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in SC

$27,043

SC Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in South Carolina

Public Schools (12)

$27,549

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (14)

$26,556

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in South Carolina produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in South Carolina, Ranked by Earnings

Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,821

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 52.6%

Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public

$27,667

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,522

Graduates: 162

Acceptance: 38.0%

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,373

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 58.6%

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, SC · Public

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,106

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 69.2%

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC · Private

$22,824

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.3%

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

$27,657

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,569

Graduates: 142

Acceptance: 72.0%

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 61.5%

Coker University

Hartsville, SC · Private

$22,329

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,604

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 97.2%

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC · Private

$34,847

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,027

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 98.3%

#10

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC · Public

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,634

Graduates: 93

Acceptance: 69.6%

#11

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public

$26,142

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,418

Graduates: 112

Acceptance: 80.2%

#12

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC · Public

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,090

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 79.7%

#13

Converse University

Spartanburg, SC · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,965

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 64.0%

#14

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC · Public

$23,411

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,678

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 75.1%

#15

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private

$26,063

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,162

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 76.1%

#16

Newberry College

Newberry, SC · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,345

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 74.8%

#17

Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,794

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 67.9%

#18

South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC ·

$26,836

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,893

Graduates: 149

Acceptance: N/A

#19

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC · Public

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,273

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 98.1%

#20

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC · Private

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,593

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 72.5%

#21

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC · Public

$24,267

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,396

Graduates: 75

Acceptance: 82.2%

#22

Anderson University

Anderson, SC · Private

Columbia College

Columbia, SC · Private

$22,192

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,946

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 95.8%

#24

Benedict College

Columbia, SC · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,235

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 67.3%

#25

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, SC · Public

$27,822

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,764

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 81.7%

#26

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC · Private

$24,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,138

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 62.8%

#27

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC · Private

$21,964

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 97.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in South Carolina?

Furman University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in South Carolina with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 27 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in South Carolina?

Psychology, General graduates in South Carolina earn an average of $27,043 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in South Carolina?

Clemson University is the most selective Psychology, General program in South Carolina with an acceptance rate of 38.0%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 73.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $26,556 vs $27,549 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 14 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Carolina

Chemical Engineering $72,701 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,549 Computer Engineering $65,872 Engineering-Related Fields $62,665 Civil Engineering $59,438 International Business $56,853 Information Science/Studies $56,848 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $53,919

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.