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UofSC was ranked #129 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 129 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 342 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 676 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UofSC. This makes it the #409 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #211 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 342 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UofSC. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 243 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Psychology from UofSC in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 345 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 22 |
| General Psychology | 1 |
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