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Master's-32% vs national median96 grads tracked

Psychology at South University - Columbia

Ranked 204th of 205 master's programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,047
middle 50%: $36,560 – $49,292
Median · 5 years out
$45,600
middle 50%: $38,672 – $55,150
Median · 10 years out
$52,872
middle 50%: $39,216 – $65,511

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of South University - Columbia's master's program in Psychology earn a median $43,047 one year after graduating, rising to $52,872 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 32% below the national median of $66,896 for this field, ranking 204th of 205 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.6 yrs
≈ $9,500 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$51,380 · 5 yrs out
Columbia International University
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
University of North Georgia
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$44,711 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South University - Columbia

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$132,649 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$79,872 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,366 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$60,442 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$59,476 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$50,806 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$48,670 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$48,670 · 5 yrs out

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