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Registered Nursing Schools in South Dakota

942 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 815
Associate Degree 114
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 86.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,507 a year. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,830 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,205 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,730.

#4

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. In their early career, Augustana Sioux Falls grads earn an average salary of $44,200.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,188. Graduates earn an average $37,573 after graduation.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,369 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

An average student at Dakota Wesleyan University will pay a net price of $20,929. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Dakota Wesleyan University. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,208 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

An average student at Mount Marty will pay a net price of $19,593. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,894 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,434. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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