by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 293 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $29,339. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, psychology students borrow a median amount of $49,630 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 C of C is $473 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at C of C was $1,517 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from C of C. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at College of Charleston.
More about our data sources and methodologies.