# College of Charleston: Psychology (bachelor's)

Charleston, SC. IPEDS 217819, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-charleston/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,339
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,926 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,850 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in SC: 6 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (19 colleges, $45,469): +$2,457
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,042

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,926 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,133 | $50,473 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,406 | $55,769 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,797 | $69,876 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,089 | $83,570 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,996 | $103,983 | 7.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | $57,264 | $27,000 | $30,308 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $55,126 | $22,687 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Wofford College | $52,046 | $25,763 | $18,732 | 84% |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $50,776 | $27,000 | $14,656 | 34% |
| Presbyterian College | $48,208 | $26,717 | $20,528 | 52% |
| College of Charleston | $47,926 | $25,850 | $18,960 | 66% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $47,234 | not reported | $22,811 | 79% |
| Coker University | $46,921 | $31,933 | $20,286 | 40% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $45,659 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $45,469 | $26,800 | $13,966 | 49% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $45,163 | $27,000 | $11,641 | 40% |
| Converse University | $44,498 | $27,000 | $23,283 | 62% |
| Winthrop University | $43,365 | $25,817 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Charleston Southern University | $41,934 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| Newberry College | $41,585 | $31,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| Lander University | $41,110 | $27,062 | $15,363 | 50% |
| Claflin University | $38,625 | $33,000 | $17,800 | 52% |
| Francis Marion University | $37,288 | $30,500 | $11,386 | 43% |
| Columbia College | $32,207 | $30,494 | $18,408 | 37% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $63,440 Charleston-North Charleston, SC, $64,490 SC, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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