Best Online Psychology Programs in Hanahan, SC (2026)

Hanahan, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Hanahan has a population of about 21,119. Median household income is $84,061 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $75,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Hanahan

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Hanahan

Hanahan is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area (BLS area code 16700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

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.

Hanahan at a Glance

Other Hanahan-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• North Charleston, SC – 4.2 mi away (109,298 pop)
• Goose Creek, SC – 4.3 mi away (42,039 pop)
• Charleston, SC – 8.4 mi away (613,847 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 11.4 mi away (49,323 pop)
• Mount Pleasant, SC – 11.5 mi away (84,170 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Hanahan, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Hanahan. The closest is Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Claflin University (62.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Hanahan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Hanahan are: School Psychologist ($75,390), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($65,000), Educational and Career Counselor ($62,140). 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 North Charleston instead of Hanahan?

North Charleston, SC is 4.2 miles from Hanahan 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 Hanahan an affordable place to study psychology?

Hanahan’s median household income of $84,061 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanahan 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.