Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Master's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
All 322 colleges reporting clinical, counseling and applied 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $109,268 | $116,302 | #1 | $79,874 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $109,268 | $116,302 | #2 | $79,874 |
| 3 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $107,808 | $98,098 | #4 | $90,639 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $101,297 | $96,414 | #5 | $73,106 |
| 5 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,315 | $91,280 | #9 | $81,000 |
| 6 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $100,264 | $91,234 | #11 | $84,853 |
| 7 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $99,934 | $95,458 | #7 | $73,323 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $99,202 | $91,245 | #10 | $67,399 |
| 9 | Widener University Chester, PA | $98,402 | $100,076 | #3 | — |
| 10 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $97,793 | $96,081 | #6 | $72,270 |
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| 240 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $57,716 | $62,125 | #189 | $48,320 |
| 241 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $57,709 | $58,691 | #240 | $44,091 |
| 242 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $57,456 | $64,509 | #157 | $36,075 |
| 243 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $57,278 | $61,654 | #197 | $45,975 |
| 244 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $56,934 | $54,384 | #285 | $45,782 |
| 245 | Huntington University Huntington, IN | $56,793 | $60,928 | #206 | $42,992 |
| 246 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $56,688 | $60,495 | #209 | $50,838 |
Other Majors at South Dakota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,395 | $103,339 | #361 of 432 |
| Biology | $74,289 | — | #23 of 57 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $63,921 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $59,387 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $57,383 | — | #24 of 26 |
| Architecture | — | $51,991 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $42,170 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,975 one year after graduating and $57,278 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,952.
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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.