by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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Clemson is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #73 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 73 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 328 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 316 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,146 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, psychology students borrow a median amount of $51,124 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Clemson is $509 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clemson was $1,695 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 328 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Clemson. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 255 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
| Other Psychology | 1 |
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