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Best Online Psychology Programs in Beaufort, SC (2026)
Beaufort, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 per year for indexed programs. Beaufort has a population of about 13,660. Median household income is $59,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $92,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Beaufort
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Beaufort, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Beaufort city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Beaufort
Beaufort is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $92,700 | SC statewide | $94,592 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | SC statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $76,720 | SC statewide | $78,286 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $69,200 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $70,612 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $55,430 | SC statewide | $56,561 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $49,630 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $50,643 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,330 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $70,745 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $39,930 | SC statewide | $40,745 |
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.
Beaufort at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,660 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,454 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Psychology-related employment in Beaufort County | 1,846 workers, 305 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Beaufort-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Hilton Head Island, SC – 18.1 mi away (75,328 pop)
- Pooler, GA – 39.8 mi away (23,744 pop)
- Savannah, GA – 39.9 mi away (280,692 pop)
- North Charleston, SC – 48.9 mi away (109,298 pop)
- Summerville, SC – 49.2 mi away (49,323 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Beaufort, SC?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Beaufort are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Beaufort?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Beaufort are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,700), School Psychologist ($76,720), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,330). 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 Hilton Head Island instead of Beaufort?
Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.1 miles from Beaufort 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 Beaufort an affordable place to study psychology?
Beaufort’s median household income of $59,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaufort 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: July 23, 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.
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