by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #582 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $28,661. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,608 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at South Dakota State University.
Of the 81 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from South Dakota State, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 23 |
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