by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD highly for general psychology, placing at #291 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 291 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 6 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 of 120 |
Here is each degree level available for general psychology at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at USD report a median salary of $47,040 a year. This is below $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,593 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USD conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Psychology | 1 |
