Best Psychology, General Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 6 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 177 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,033 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,183.

Schools in SD

$28,033

SD Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in South Dakota

Public Schools (4)

$28,596

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$26,908

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in South Dakota produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in South Dakota, Ranked by Earnings

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

$31,851

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 59.3%

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Public

$30,616

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,202

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: 99.0%

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

$29,033

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,661

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 98.7%

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,556

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 82.1%

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD · Public

$27,439

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.8%

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD · Public

$27,295

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,162

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 94.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in South Dakota?

Augustana University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in South Dakota with median graduate earnings of $31,851 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in South Dakota?

Psychology, General graduates in South Dakota earn an average of $28,033 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in South Dakota?

Augustana University is the most selective Psychology, General program in South Dakota with an acceptance rate of 59.3%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 87.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $26,908 vs $28,596 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Dakota

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $74,576 Civil Engineering $59,824 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,878 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $51,035 Finance and Financial Management Services $43,547 Accounting and Related Services $42,685 Human Resources Management and Services $42,613 Health and Medical Administrative Services $41,686

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.