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Psychology at Black Hills State University

If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Black Hills State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Black Hills State University sits in Spearfish, SD.

Studying Online at Black Hills State University

Distance learning is available at Black Hills State University. Of 3,346 students, 1,315 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,135 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Black Hills State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Black Hills State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#6 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#57 of 133
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#131 of 135
Best Value	Nationwide	#793 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1399 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Black Hills State University

Those who finish Black Hills State University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,162
2 years	$27,295
3 years	$25,186
4 years	$31,808
5 years	$36,298

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Black Hills State University report median earnings of $31,808, compared with $41,204 for all Black Hills State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Black Hills State University stands at $27,187.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Black Hills State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Statisticians	$130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
School Psychologists	$108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.