Registered Nursing at Western Dakota Technical College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western Dakota Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Dakota Technical College sits in Rapid City, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Western Dakota Technical College.
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Studying Online at Western Dakota Technical College
Distance learning is available 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
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 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #173 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1122 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1555 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 82% women (28) and 18% men (6).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Among the 34 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 21% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, below the national average of 43%.*
*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 Western Dakota Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
- 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.