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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in South Dakota

245 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in South Dakota

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 227
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 227
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 7,880 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $26,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in SD

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 8% $26,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $38,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing 1,022
Allied Health Professions 217
Mental & Social Health Services 145
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 138
Health Sciences & Services 135
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 81
Communication Sciences 72
Rehabilitation Professions 67

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