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Registered Nursing Schools in South Dakota

928 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 62 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 782
Associate Degree 99
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 87.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in South Dakota

13,010 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $58,340, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Dakota that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,330 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
9,464 Total Students

In their early career, USD grads earn an average salary of $44,504. A typical student attending USD will pay a net price of $19,415. 66% of the teachers are full time.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
577 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,793 after graduation. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Presentation College. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,112.

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Augustana University

Sioux Falls
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,022 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,055.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,341 a year. A typical student attending Southeast Tech will pay a net price of $16,445.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,625 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. In their early career, University of Sioux Falls grads earn an average salary of $43,888. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
926 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,411 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,847. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

A typical student attending LATI will pay a net price of $14,595. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

43% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Mount Marty will pay a net price of $20,382. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,739 a year.

Registered Nursing Careers in SD

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nurse Anesthetist 33
Family Practice Nursing 29
Mental Health Nursing 17
Clinical Nurse Leader 2

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