Psychology at University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Beaufort graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Beaufort 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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| 473 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $50,810 | $51,109 | #455 | $31,398 |
| 474 | Transylvania University Lexington, KY | $50,790 | $57,510 | #146 | — |
| 475 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $50,782 | $52,157 | #390 | $37,452 |
| 476 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $50,776 | $56,303 | #186 | $25,523 |
| 477 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $50,762 | $52,820 | #340 | — |
| 478 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $50,673 | $48,230 | #655 | $29,147 |
| 479 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,669 | $50,365 | #522 | $35,666 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Beaufort by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,311 | $64,671 | #946 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,852 | $42,816 | #910 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,545 | $28,017 | #454 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,705 | $44,659 | #350 of 680 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $45,953 | $34,503 | #121 of 137 |
| Biology | $45,680 | $32,212 | #779 of 841 |
| Social Sciences | $44,888 | $32,682 | #70 of 87 |
| Computational Science | — | $43,834 | — |
| Public Health | — | $33,628 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Beaufort psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,523 one year after graduating and $50,776 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Beaufort rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks #476 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of South Carolina Beaufort worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.