Psychology at Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Charleston Southern University graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Charleston Southern University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 919 | Wilmington College Wilmington, OH | $42,018 | $44,840 | #865 | $25,708 |
| 920 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,986 | $50,942 | #466 | $27,416 |
| 921 | North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC | $41,976 | $45,046 | #858 | $30,570 |
| 922 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,934 | $46,498 | #769 | $35,364 |
| 923 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #635 | $31,165 |
| 924 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #636 | $31,165 |
| 925 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $41,766 | $47,408 | #709 | $22,705 |
Other Majors at Charleston Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $97,290 | — | #188 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,175 | $66,310 | #880 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,117 | $64,920 | #399 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,600 | — | #740 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $57,482 | — | #172 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,253 | — | #155 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,179 | — | #430 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,162 | $33,633 | #392 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,824 | $33,518 | #419 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,154 | $40,612 | #247 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,715 | $26,722 | #481 of 610 |
| Biology | $46,399 | $29,891 | #764 of 841 |
| Social Sciences | $44,416 | $23,797 | #72 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,743 | $40,478 | #545 of 680 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,925 | — | #254 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Charleston Southern University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,364 one year after graduating and $41,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Charleston Southern University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Charleston Southern University ranks #922 by median pay four years after graduation, and #769 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Charleston Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.