by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how BHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at BHSU was ranked #897 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 852 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 897 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,996 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BHSU was $357 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,400 | $7,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from BHSU in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
BHSU does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Black Hills State University.
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