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In <nil>, 10 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in SD.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Nursing is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in South Dakota

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a psychiatric/mental health nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychiatric/mental health nursing majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 13,550 people employed in jobs related to a psychiatric/mental health nursing degree, compared to 3,187,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $67,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,236 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,330 a year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in SD

Some of the careers psychiatric/mental health nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $100,440
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $61,170
Registered Nurses 14% $57,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Registered Nursing 941
Nurse Anesthetist 33
Family Practice Nursing 29
Clinical Nurse Leader 2

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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