Psychology at University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of Sioux Falls graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Sioux Falls 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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| 559 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $49,492 | $47,275 | #714 | $35,411 |
| 560 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $49,478 | $48,612 | #628 | $35,740 |
| 561 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $49,470 | $52,654 | #356 | $30,218 |
| 562 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $49,469 | $53,248 | #314 | $27,241 |
| 563 | Salem College Winston-salem, NC | $49,464 | $53,082 | #328 | — |
| 564 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $49,455 | $46,250 | #781 | $32,351 |
| 565 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $49,450 | $44,996 | #861 | $26,764 |
Other Majors at University of Sioux Falls by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,077 | $70,622 | #758 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,772 | $49,325 | #464 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,466 | $34,839 | #77 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,792 | $38,858 | #85 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,253 | $44,301 | #1081 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $46,451 | — | #353 of 420 |
| Biology | — | $46,229 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,735 | $38,688 | #501 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,847 | — | #601 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $39,899 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Sioux Falls psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,241 one year after graduating and $49,469 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Sioux Falls rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Sioux Falls ranks #562 by median pay four years after graduation, and #314 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Sioux Falls worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.