Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Master's degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 42.28

$45,975Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,278Median earnings 4 years after
$51,269Median earnings 5 years after
$40,952Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at South Dakota State University earn a median of $45,975 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,184 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,881–$83,770). Median debt is $40,952, about 89% of first-year earnings.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's degree) at other South Dakota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
$48,320$41,595

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates from South Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $45,975 one year after graduation and $51,269 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,952.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.