Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,207Median earnings 4 years after
$38,554Median earnings 5 years after
$23,394Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Columbia College earn a median of $27,013. 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 $23,394, about 87% of first-year earnings.
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 | — |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | $27,280 | $31,000 |
| 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 |
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$51,609
Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $27,013 and $38,554 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,394.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.