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Mental & Social Health Services at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, consider the program at University of South Dakota. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.
Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota
Distance learning is available at University of South Dakota. Of 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at University of South Dakota
Rankings can help you compare University of South Dakota’s Mental & Social Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 40 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 530 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #313 of 514 |
Earnings for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates from University of South Dakota
Students who complete University of South Dakota’s Mental & Social Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,310 |
| 2 years | $36,760 |
| 3 years | $33,269 |
| 4 years | $43,948 |
| 5 years | $45,559 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mental & Social Health Services graduates from University of South Dakota take home a median $43,948, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mental & Social Health Services graduates from University of South Dakota is $26,000.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at University of South Dakota
This Mental & Social Health Services program at University of South Dakota includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 32 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 95 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Mental & Social Health Services program at University of South Dakota pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.