Psychology at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Aiken 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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| 790 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $45,276 | $50,834 | #474 | $28,695 |
| 791 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $45,215 | $48,522 | #634 | $27,653 |
| 792 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $45,193 | $45,948 | #796 | $30,101 |
| 793 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,163 | $50,079 | #545 | $31,121 |
| 794 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $45,141 | $47,596 | #696 | $28,026 |
| 795 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $45,101 | $48,004 | #671 | $27,563 |
| 796 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $45,096 | $46,609 | #763 | $32,542 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Aiken by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,231 | $72,714 | #798 of 966 |
| Industrial Engineering | — | $60,091 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,965 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,908 | $44,816 | #837 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,203 | $34,654 | #213 of 660 |
| Sociology | $49,530 | $29,438 | #301 of 462 |
| Biology | $45,363 | $32,314 | #782 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,728 | $38,667 | #547 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,178 | $25,467 | #569 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,980 | $27,546 | #516 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,931 | $19,963 | #396 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Aiken psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,121 one year after graduating and $45,163 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of South Carolina Aiken ranks #793 by median pay four years after graduation, and #545 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of South Carolina Aiken worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.