by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at USD. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #449 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 449 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 6 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This psychology field at USD breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 85 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 31 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 27 master’s degrees in psychology.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 343 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 81% 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 master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 6 doctoral degrees in psychology.
USD is not currently ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 50% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
USD has not been ranked for psychology at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in psychology from USD were women.
The majority of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 88% 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 graduate certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USD. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 75 |
| Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 1 |