South Dakota · Clinical

Best Clinical institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 42.28
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
93
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$87,040
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Clinical in South Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
5062%
2University of South Dakota
Vermillion Public
3160%
3Kairos University
Sioux Falls Private not-for-profit
12

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
100
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$87,040
median $85,790
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Clinical programs in South Dakota.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in South Dakota is $87,040 (median $85,790), across about 100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Clinical program?+

The Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program focuses on understanding and addressing psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in various areas of psychology,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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