Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota

11 Colleges
$32,464 Avg Salary
$26,738 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Psychology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, psychology was ranked 9th in South Dakota. In fact, 328 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in South Dakota to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Psychology program at each school on the list.

Check out the psychology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Dakota.

Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the most popular school for psychology students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at South Dakota State take out is $26,487.

Read More…

#2

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, psychology graduates from USD take out $24,611 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $140.

Read full report on Psychology at University of South Dakota

#3

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Sioux Falls. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls, University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at University of Sioux Falls take out is $25,375.

Read full report on Psychology at University of Sioux Falls

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Black Hills State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the town of Spearfish, BHSU is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, psychology graduates from BHSU carry an average student debt load of $30,219.

Read More…

#5

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

The excellent programs at Augustana University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best psychology schools in South Dakota. Located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, psychology graduates from Augustana Sioux Falls take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Psychology at Augustana University Report

Northern State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the remote town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Psychology at Northern State University

With a ranking of #7, Dakota Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for psychology students. Dakota Wesleyan University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mitchell.

Read full report on Psychology at Dakota Wesleyan University

#8

Presentation College

Aberdeen, SD

Presentation College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota ranking. Located in the remote town of Aberdeen, Presentation College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Psychology at Presentation College Report

#9

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD

Mount Marty University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Psychology Schools in South Dakota list. Mount Marty is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Yankton.

Full Psychology at Mount Marty University Report

#10

Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls, SD

With a ranking of #10, Sioux Falls Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for psychology students. North American Baptist Seminary is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.

Read More…

Best Psychology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Psychology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,451
Minnesota 6,179
Iowa 1,444
Missouri 3,062
Nebraska 994
North Dakota 369

Psychology Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Psychology 141,695
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Nevit Dilmen.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.