Best Online Psychology Programs in Orangeburg, SC (2026)

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Orangeburg has a population of about 13,189. Median household income is $33,066 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Orangeburg

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

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

Psychology Wages Near Orangeburg

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.

Orangeburg at a Glance

Other Orangeburg-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Columbia, SC – 37.6 mi away (571,249 pop)
• Lexington, SC – 39.8 mi away (20,988 pop)
• Sumter, SC – 41.2 mi away (73,468 pop)
• Aiken, SC – 49.6 mi away (30,937 pop)
• Summerville, SC – 52.2 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Orangeburg. The closest is Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South University-Columbia (35.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in South Carolina are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,700), School Psychologist ($76,720), Healthcare Social Worker ($60,840). Wages for Orangeburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Orangeburg?

Columbia, SC is 37.6 miles from Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Orangeburg’s median household income of $33,066 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orangeburg 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.