Psychology at South Dakota State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.
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Online Class Availability at South Dakota State University
Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at South Dakota State University
Rankings can help you compare South Dakota State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 135 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #600 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #711 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from South Dakota State University
Students who complete South Dakota State University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,843 |
| 2 years | $33,406 |
| 3 years | $39,096 |
| 4 years | $43,248 |
| 5 years | $49,278 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $43,248, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from South Dakota State University stands at $25,608.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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