Best Psychology Schools Near North Augusta, SC (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

North Augusta, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. North Augusta has a population of about 24,928. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $89,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to North Augusta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near North Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Augusta city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 North Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC 11.3 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,603
Avg net price $11,641/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lander University

Greenwood, SC 48.4 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,396
Avg net price $15,363/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Voorhees University

Denmark, SC 49.9 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,339
Avg net price $13,335/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Newberry College

Newberry, SC 56.2 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,040
Avg net price $21,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Erskine College

Due West, SC 61.4 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,459
Avg net price $16,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 62.6 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,177
Avg net price $22,811/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC 63.4 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,304
Avg net price $17,800/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC 63.4 miles from North Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,951
Avg net price $26,036/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near North Augusta

North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). 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 $67,940 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $73,928
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist N/A SC statewide –
School Psychologist $89,530 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $97,421
Educational and Career Counselor $62,600 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $68,118
Marriage and Family Therapist $55,430 SC statewide $60,316
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $55,320 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $60,196
Healthcare Social Worker $66,360 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $72,209
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $50,520 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $54,973

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.

North Augusta at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,928 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,132 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Aiken County 653 workers, 289 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near North Augusta, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near North Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Voorhees University (49.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near North Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near North Augusta are: School Psychologist ($89,530), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($67,940), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,360). 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 Augusta instead of North Augusta?

Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta 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 North Augusta an affordable place to study psychology?

North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta 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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Other Programs Available in North Augusta

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Augusta:

Data verified: September 6, 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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