U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 100 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 59% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,490.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,124. College Scorecard.
University of South Carolina-Upstate Psychology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of South Carolina-Upstate's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,618 | $51,119 | 4.2 years |
| $30–48k | $11,537 | $50,763 | 4.2 years |
| $48–75k | $13,394 | $58,934 | 4.9 years |
| $75–110k | $17,356 | $76,366 | 6.3 years |
| $110k+ | $19,325 | $85,030 | 7.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (28% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,659) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,143 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports Psychology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furman University | $57,264 | $27,000 | $30,308 | 79% |
| 2 | Clemson University | $55,126 | $22,687 | $22,253 | 87% |
| 3 | Wofford College | $52,046 | $25,763 | $18,732 | 84% |
| 4 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | $50,776 | $27,000 | $14,656 | 34% |
| 5 | Presbyterian College | $48,208 | $26,717 | $20,528 | 51% |
| 6 | College of Charleston | $47,926 | $25,850 | $18,960 | 66% |
| 7 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $47,234 | — | $22,811 | 79% |
| 8 | Coker University | $46,921 | $31,933 | $20,286 | 40% |
| 9 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | $45,659 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| 10 | Coastal Carolina University | $45,469 | $26,800 | $13,966 | 48% |
| 11 | University of South Carolina Aiken | $45,163 | $27,000 | $11,641 | 40% |
| 12 | Converse University | $44,498 | $27,000 | $23,283 | 62% |
| 13 | Winthrop University | $43,365 | $25,817 | $15,343 | 57% |
| 14 | Charleston Southern University | $41,934 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| 15 | Newberry College | $41,585 | $31,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| 16 | Lander University | $41,110 | $27,062 | $15,363 | 50% |
| 17 | Claflin University | $38,625 | $33,000 | $17,800 | 52% |
| 18 | Francis Marion University | $37,288 | $30,500 | $11,386 | 43% |
| 19 | Columbia College | $32,207 | $30,494 | $18,408 | 37% |
9 more South Carolina colleges offer Psychology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology graduates
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of South Carolina-Upstate, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of South Carolina-Upstate
- Acceptance rate: 67% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,587
- Full cost breakdown · all 33 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Carolina-Upstate
- Sociology$43,745
University of South Carolina-Upstate Psychology questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of University of South Carolina-Upstate earn a median $45,659 four years after graduating and $29,720 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do University of South Carolina-Upstate Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of University of South Carolina-Upstate is $27,000, about 59% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is University of South Carolina-Upstate a good school for Psychology in South Carolina?
On pay, Psychology graduates of University of South Carolina-Upstate earn $45,659 four years out, $190 above the median for the same major across 19 South Carolina colleges ($45,469) and $4,309 below the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for Psychology in South Carolina?
Of 19 South Carolina colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks 9th. The highest is Furman University at $57,264.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $64,490 in South Carolina and $61,990 nationally.
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Cite this: “University of South Carolina-Upstate Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-upstate/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).