8 colleges · South Dakota
Psychology colleges in South Dakota
8 colleges in South Dakota offer a bachelor's degree in psychology (4 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $37,633 a year after graduating, compared with $37,365 nationally.
All psychology programs in South Dakota
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD | 26 | $32,439 | $58,256 | $26,500 |
| University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | 75 | $37,633 | $50,993 | $22,400 |
| South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | 77 | $40,909 | $50,210 | $20,250 |
| University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD | 44 | $38,750 | $49,469 | $23,250 |
| Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | 19 | n/a | $45,921 | $21,450 |
| Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | 30 | $35,151 | $42,417 | $24,196 |
| Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell, SD | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in South Dakota offer psychology?
8 colleges in South Dakota awarded bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 4 of them public.
Where do psychology graduates earn the most in South Dakota?
Augustana University, with median earnings of $58,256 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Psychology nationwide · All colleges in South Dakota
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.