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. Also, learn how USC Upstate ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at USC Upstate was ranked #497 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 483 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 497 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Upstate handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC Upstate go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,720 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC Upstate, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,999 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at USC Upstate is $180 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USC Upstate paid an average of $946 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $467 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,208 | $22,710 |
| Fees | $375 | $375 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,040 | $10,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,637 | $3,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from USC Upstate. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Upstate with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
USC Upstate 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 USC Upstate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of South Carolina - Upstate.
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