Nursing at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Western Dakota Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Dakota Technical College is in Rapid City, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 nursing degrees were granted at Western Dakota Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Dakota Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Dakota Technical College. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Dakota Technical College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #181 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1135 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1597 of 1,918 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 82% women (28) and 18% men (6).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 34 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Western Dakota Technical College, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Western Dakota Technical College
The Nursing program at Western Dakota Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 34 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Western Dakota Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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.