South Dakota Psychology Schools

South Dakota offers gorgeous scenery, from the natural monument known as Mount Rushmore to the various wide open spaces. It may not seem like a place, where one can also acquire a quality psychology education, but the truth is just the opposite.

Walden University

Featured Programs:
BS in Psychology - Graduate School Prep

Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology/Child & Adolescent Development (Online)

South Dakota Psychology Resources

• South Dakota Psychological Association
• South Dakota Behavioral Health Services

Capella University

Featured Programs:
MS in General Psychology (Online)
MS in Child and Adolescent Development

Post University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology (Online)

Educational Programs and Possibilities

South Dakota's nine accredited universities offering programs are heralded as some of the best in the northern part of the U.S. There is only one choice, however, if one wishes to complete training in-state, and that is the University of South Dakota.

Kaplan University

Featured Programs:
BS Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University

Featured Programs:
MA in Health Psychology (Online)

The publicly funded school offers a variety of bachelors and masters degree specialties as well as six different areas of specialization for doctorate work. There are also many associates degree and certificate training programs to whet one's appetite for psychology as a career.

University of Phoenix

Featured Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Psychology in South Dakota Job Prospects

The employment opportunities are sparse, much like the educational opportunities. However, if you can find employment within the state's borders, expect to make an astoundingly impressive $71,000 per year on average. South Dakota is highly competitive for psychology hopefuls, but well worth the effort.