by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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USD was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for mental health services majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from USD. This makes it the #33 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,191 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,676 for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $16,742 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,818.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at USD is $160 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USD was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 mental health services majors earned their bachelor's degree from USD. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the USD mental health services bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at USD make a median salary of $47,863. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,197.
Of the 89 students who graduated with a Master’s in mental health services from USD in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 163 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 94 |
| Medicine | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 60 |
| Communication Sciences | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
