Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in clinical, counseling and applied psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota 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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| 237 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $57,816 | $60,022 | #218 | — |
| 238 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $57,746 | $58,711 | #239 | $44,512 |
| 239 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $57,727 | $51,973 | #295 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,612 | $120,429 | #141 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,366 | $76,293 | #243 of 861 |
| Public Administration | $87,275 | $67,719 | #52 of 243 |
| Human Services | $86,703 | $74,147 | #1 of 23 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,964 | $62,430 | #250 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,032 | $64,308 | #188 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,804 | $43,001 | #137 of 285 |
| Social Work | $60,964 | — | #175 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,931 | $59,356 | #215 of 243 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,591 | $47,863 | #132 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,349 | $49,294 | #286 of 380 |
| Public Health | — | $54,328 | — |
| Music | — | $46,183 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,320 one year after graduating and $57,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for clinical, counseling and applied psychology?
Among 322 colleges reporting earnings for clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #240 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is clinical, counseling and applied psychology at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for clinical, counseling and applied psychology ($65,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,595.
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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.