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Health Professions Schools in South Dakota

2,695 students earned Health Professions degrees in South Dakota in the <nil> year.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,203
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 387
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 387
Associate Degree 377
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 285
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 285
Master’s Degree 267
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 149
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 84.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 54,180 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $55,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

University of South Dakota

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

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USD. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#2

South Dakota State University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

#3

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,445. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,341 after graduation.

#4

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,595. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#5

Presentation College

Aberdeen
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
577 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#6

Augustana University

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

An average student at Augustana Sioux Falls will pay a net price of $27,055. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,691 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

#7

Mount Marty University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,382.

#8

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

#9

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,625 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,888 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
926 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 63% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

Health Professions Careers in SD

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Radiation Therapists 33% $81,870
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $63,540
Nurse Practitioners 30% $100,440
Respiratory Therapists 29% $49,490
Software Applications Developers 29% $72,720
Massage Therapists 29% $30,810
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $61,170
Physician Assistants 26% $101,650
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 25% $0
Personal Care Aides 23% $23,840
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $61,100
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Phlebotomists 20% $27,600
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Athletic Trainers 20% $44,200
Physical Therapists 20% $75,510
Occupational Therapists 18% $68,200
Medical Assistants 18% $29,660
Physical Therapist Assistants 18% $41,730
Marketing Managers 17% $129,060
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $46,750
Home Health Aides 15% $29,300
Dental Laboratory Technicians 14% $32,510
Medical Secretaries 14% $35,400
Social Work Professors 14% $65,390
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,220
Physical Therapist Aides 14% $28,510
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $59,590
Medical Scientists 14% $71,390
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $53,550
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $57,510
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $39,910
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $65,190
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $30,620
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $56,680
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $101,340
Substance Abuse Counselors 13% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $186,450
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 12% $33,970
Dentists 11% $164,120
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $68,780
Dental Hygienists 11% $65,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $30,360
Dental Assistants 11% $37,310
Veterinarians 11% $77,380
Dietitians and Nutritionists 11% $54,470
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $67,330
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $40,050
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $37,410
Sales Managers 10% $119,360
Rehabilitation Counselors 10% $38,720
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $37,330
Dispensing Opticians 9% $29,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $31,740
Administrative Services Managers 9% $80,670
Chiropractors 9% $71,770
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Nursing Assistants 8% $26,300
Optometrists 8% $90,420
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $58,950
Marriage and Family Therapists 7% $38,700
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 7% $58,500
Clergy 6% $45,460
Managers 5% $98,480
Computer Workers 5% $80,720
Pharmacists 5% $118,140
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 4% $199,380
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $47,290
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $38,510
Recreational Therapists 0% $46,330
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $59,560
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $35,280
Dentists 0% $193,020
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $29,330
Computer Programmers -6% $55,950
Medical Transcriptionists -14% $34,650

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