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Psychology Schools in South Dakota

71 students earned Psychology degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in South Dakota

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in South Dakota

750 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $75,910, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,389. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,507 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,578. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

Psychology Careers in SD

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $68,780
Managers 5% $98,480
Psychologists 0% $93,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Education 453
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 33
Social Sciences 29
Communication & Journalism 23
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 4
History 3

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