Nursing at University of South Dakota
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of South Dakota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 133 nursing graduations were recorded at University of South Dakota.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota
Many students take online classes at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of South Dakota
Use these rankings to compare University of South Dakota’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #133 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #727 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of South Dakota
Students who complete University of South Dakota’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,262 |
| 2 years | $57,693 |
| 3 years | $61,041 |
| 4 years | $67,147 |
| 5 years | $73,993 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median of $67,147, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of South Dakota stands at $32,298.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of South Dakota, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of South Dakota are 89% women (118) and 11% men (15).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of South Dakota
Of the 126 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of South Dakota, 88% were women (111) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Dakota.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 113 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Dakota, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of South Dakota
Of the 4 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of South Dakota, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Dakota.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of South Dakota
The Nursing program at University of South Dakota breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 126 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of South Dakota pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.
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