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Public Health Schools in South Dakota

In <nil>, 49 students earned their Public Health degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 20 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Public Health Majors in South Dakota

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Bachelor’s Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in South Dakota

There are 1,430 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $68,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

South Dakota State University

Brookings
29 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. A typical student attending South Dakota State will pay a net price of $18,402.

#2

University of South Dakota

Vermillion
14 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#3

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rapid City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,416 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. In their early career, SD Mines grads earn an average salary of $60,005. A typical student attending SD Mines will pay a net price of $19,592.

Public Health Careers in SD

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $101,340
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $67,330
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $58,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

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
Allied Health Services 67

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