Registered Nursing at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Registered 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 sits in Vermillion, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 126 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of South Dakota.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota
Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of South Dakota
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Dakota’s Registered 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) | #35 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #134 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #699 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1245 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of South Dakota, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of South Dakota are 88% women (111) and 12% men (15).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of South Dakota
Of the 126 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of South Dakota, 88% were women (111) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Dakota, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
- 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
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