Seneca, South Carolina has a population of about 8,910. The city’s median household income is $52,207 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited psychology programs within 100 miles of Seneca. In South Carolina, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $75,280 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer psychology programs. Distances are calculated from Seneca city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 7.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central, SC | 11.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | 21.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 23.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Emmanuel University | Franklin Springs, GA | 29.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina psychology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | N/A |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,910 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,207 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Oconee County | 565 workers, 95 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 psychology programs within 100 miles of Seneca. The closest is Clemson University in Clemson, SC (7.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Emmanuel University (29.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
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 Seneca workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Anderson, SC is 21.0 miles from Seneca 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.
Seneca’s median household income of $52,207 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seneca while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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