Psychology at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota 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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| 500 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $50,270 | $53,947 | #268 | $30,086 |
| 501 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $50,244 | $51,099 | #458 | $39,818 |
| 502 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $50,210 | $44,065 | #903 | $27,213 |
| 503 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,210 | $54,046 | #263 | $35,425 |
| 504 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $50,184 | $52,787 | #342 | $41,193 |
| 505 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $50,180 | $54,816 | #238 | $26,064 |
| 506 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $50,147 | $53,514 | #300 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,425 one year after graduating and $50,210 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #503 by median pay four years after graduation, and #263 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.