Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Claflin University · Orangeburg, SC
$27,280Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,625Median earnings 4 years after
$39,003Median earnings 5 years after
$31,000Median federal debt
51Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Claflin University earn a median of $27,280 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $31,000, about 114% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $35,364 | $27,000 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg | $34,429 | $25,622 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville | $34,044 | $21,500 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $32,146 | $20,500 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $31,121 | $26,000 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg | $29,720 | $24,094 |
| Furman University Greenville | $29,395 | $26,798 |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $29,339 | $23,750 |
| South University-Columbia Columbia | $28,684 | $44,548 |
| Benedict College Columbia | $27,620 | — |
| Francis Marion University Florence | $26,947 | $29,000 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $26,626 | $27,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $26,524 | $25,479 |
| Converse University Spartanburg | $25,879 | $27,000 |
| Coker University Hartsville | $25,870 | $26,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Claflin University make?
The median salary is $27,280 one year after graduation and $39,003 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.