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Registered Nursing at South Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 354 registered nursing degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University

Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at South Dakota State University

Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 10
Best Value South Dakota #6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #31 of 199
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #123 of 194
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #662 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #1184 of 1,843

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 10
Best Value South Dakota #6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #31 of 199
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #123 of 194
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #662 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #1184 of 1,843

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 10
Best Value South Dakota #6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #31 of 199
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #123 of 194
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #662 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #1184 of 1,843

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at South Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at South Dakota State University are 87% women (309) and 13% men (45).

Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 315 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 87% were women (274) and 13% were men (41).

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 271
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 6
Asian 10
American Indian / Alaska Native 3
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at South Dakota State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Registered Nursing Master’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 24 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at South Dakota State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Registered Nursing program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

References

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