Best Online Psychology Programs in Spartanburg, SC (2026)

Spartanburg, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,583 to $69,601 per year for indexed programs. Spartanburg has a population of about 38,578. Median household income is $51,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% 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 Spartanburg

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

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 Spartanburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Converse University

Spartanburg, SC 0.9 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score42.1
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#2

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC 1.1 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score71.6
Published tuition$54,100 - $69,601
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#3

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC 4.7 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score53.4
Published tuition$11,583 - $24,565
Online programsYes

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#4

Limestone University

Gaffney, SC 17.5 miles from Spartanburg
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#5

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC 25.4 miles from Spartanburg BOC Score44.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Spartanburg

Spartanburg is part of the Spartanburg, SC metro area (BLS area code 43900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$92,700SC statewide$101,756
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/ASC statewide
School Psychologist$67,280Spartanburg, SC$73,853
Educational and Career Counselor$61,980Spartanburg, SC$68,035
Marriage and Family Therapist$45,780Spartanburg, SC$50,252
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$43,810Spartanburg, SC$48,090
Healthcare Social Worker$63,940Spartanburg, SC$70,187
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$39,930SC statewide$43,831

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.


Spartanburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Spartanburg County5,225 workers, 497 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Spartanburg, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Spartanburg. The closest is Converse University in Spartanburg, SC (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gardner-Webb University (25.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Spartanburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Spartanburg are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($92,700), School Psychologist ($67,280), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,940). 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 Greer instead of Spartanburg?

Greer, SC is 17.5 miles from Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg an affordable place to study psychology?

Spartanburg’s median household income of $51,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg

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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.