Compare 6 Psychology, General. programs in South Dakota. Average earnings: $42,036.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Psychology, General. tells a different story. Across 6 programs in South Dakota, earnings range from $31,808 to $50,634—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Northern State University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $50,634, well above the state average of $42,036. The University of South Dakota follows at $47,040, while Augustana University reaches $44,332—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes across different institutional types.
Highest program earnings: $50,634
Strong outcomes with 92.8% acceptance
10.9% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.9% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,634 | 10 | $22,320 | Good | $12,500 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $47,040 | 56 | $23,592 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Augustana UniversityPrivate | $44,332 | 25 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,546 | High |
| #4 | $42,502 | 54 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #5 | University Of Sioux FallsPrivate | $35,901 | 37 | $23,249 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
| #6 | $31,808 | 24 | $26,000 | High | $11,908 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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