Best Online Psychology Programs in Anderson, SC (2026)

Anderson, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Anderson has a population of about 29,563. Median household income is $44,321 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $97,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Anderson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Anderson. Distances are calculated from Anderson city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Anderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Anderson University

Anderson, SC 0.8 miles from Anderson BOC Score49.1
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#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 10.1 miles from Anderson BOC Score80.4
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#3

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC 15.7 miles from Anderson BOC Score48.1
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#4

Erskine College

Due West, SC 19.8 miles from Anderson BOC Score46.5
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#5

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC 29.1 miles from Anderson BOC Score59.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Anderson

Anderson is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area (BLS area code 24860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$97,170Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$104,148
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ASC statewide
School Psychologist$75,880Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$81,329
Educational and Career Counselor$58,590Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$62,797
Marriage and Family Therapist$55,430SC statewide$59,411
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$54,760Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$58,692
Healthcare Social Worker$62,870Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$67,385
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$36,210Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$38,810

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Anderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,321Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Anderson County2,504 workers, 271 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Anderson, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Anderson. The closest is Anderson University in Anderson, SC (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bob Jones University (29.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Anderson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Anderson are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($97,170), School Psychologist ($75,880), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Easley instead of Anderson?

Easley, SC is 20.9 miles from Anderson and has its own set of local psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Anderson an affordable place to study psychology?

Anderson’s median household income of $44,321 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Anderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.