Psychology at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 891 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $42,434 | $50,202 | #534 | $28,185 |
| 892 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #827 | $34,095 |
| 893 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #828 | $34,095 |
| 894 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $42,417 | $45,658 | #812 | $35,996 |
| 895 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $42,417 | $43,126 | #933 | $34,531 |
| 896 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $42,393 | $40,179 | #995 | $27,146 |
| 897 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $42,359 | $43,067 | #934 | $34,289 |
Other Majors at Black Hills State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,079 | — | #508 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,626 | $45,682 | #808 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,622 | $34,142 | #231 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,883 | $47,494 | #124 of 345 |
| Sociology | $49,833 | — | #295 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,332 | $49,134 | #123 of 177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,537 | — | #551 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,958 | $47,978 | #495 of 680 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $42,781 | $39,092 | #22 of 24 |
| Biology | $40,967 | $33,518 | #818 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,733 | $31,022 | #295 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Black Hills State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,996 one year after graduating and $42,417 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #894 by median pay four years after graduation, and #812 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.