by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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USD was ranked #128 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology 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 general psychology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in psychology from USD. This makes it the #209 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $31,696. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,607 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at USD is $214 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
Of the 66 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from USD in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.