Best Online Psychology Programs in Gaffney, SC (2026)

Gaffney, South Carolina has a population of about 12,612. The city’s median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Gaffney, with tuition ranging from $11,583 to $69,601 per year for indexed programs. In South Carolina, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $75,280 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Psychology Schools to Gaffney

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 43 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Gaffney. Distances are calculated from Gaffney city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Limestone UniversityGaffney, SC1.2 miContact school for pricing
Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC12.0 miContact school for pricing
Converse UniversitySpartanburg, SC16.9 miContact school for pricing
Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC17.6 mi$54,100 - $69,601
University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg, SC18.6 mi$11,583 - $24,565
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC36.5 mi$15,956 - $30,286
Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC37.0 mi$19,500 - $32,494
North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC40.4 miContact school for pricing
Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SC42.5 miContact school for pricing
Presbyterian CollegeClinton, SC43.8 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Gaffney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling PsychologistN/A
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$75,280
Educational and Career Counselor$57,400
Marriage and Family Therapist$51,440
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$50,720
Healthcare Social Worker$65,760
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$41,750

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Gaffney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,612Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,214Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Psychology-related employment in Cherokee County452 workers, 72 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Gaffney. The closest is Limestone University in Gaffney, SC (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Presbyterian College (43.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in South Carolina are: School Psychologist ($75,280), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,760), Educational and Career Counselor ($57,400). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney 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 Gaffney an affordable place to study psychology?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.