# Augustana University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD. IPEDS 219000, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augustana-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,098
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,256 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in SD: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (6 colleges, $49,840): +$8,416
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,288

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,256 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,746 | $79,483 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,895 | $80,115 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,937 | $76,053 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,787 | $105,097 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,327 | $115,866 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | $58,256 | $27,000 | $23,894 | 73% |
| University of South Dakota | $50,993 | $24,593 | $19,858 | 60% |
| South Dakota State University | $50,210 | $25,608 | $19,841 | 62% |
| University of Sioux Falls | $49,469 | $24,856 | $21,383 | 63% |
| Northern State University | $45,921 | not reported | $15,812 | 49% |
| Black Hills State University | $42,417 | $27,187 | $15,911 | 43% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $44,820 SD, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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