Psychology at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 80 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Upstate 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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| 769 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $45,700 | $49,922 | #555 | $31,582 |
| 770 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $45,698 | $48,183 | #658 | $31,789 |
| 771 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $45,686 | $48,754 | #620 | $33,669 |
| 772 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,659 | $50,629 | #487 | $29,720 |
| 773 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $45,637 | $52,840 | #339 | $26,250 |
| 774 | Hollins University Roanoke, VA | $45,633 | $41,553 | #971 | — |
| 775 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $45,623 | $40,043 | #998 | $18,775 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,720 one year after graduating and $45,659 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #772 by median pay four years after graduation, and #487 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,094.
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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.