Nursing at Oglala Lakota College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Oglala Lakota College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oglala Lakota College sits in Kyle, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 nursing graduations were recorded at Oglala Lakota College.
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Studying Online at Oglala Lakota College
Many students take online classes at Oglala Lakota College. Of 1,188 students, 495 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 461 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Oglala Lakota College
Rankings can help you compare Oglala Lakota College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #358 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Oglala Lakota College
Students who complete Oglala Lakota College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,074 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Oglala Lakota College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Oglala Lakota College are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Oglala Lakota College
Of the 17 associate’s nursing graduates at Oglala Lakota College, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Oglala Lakota College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Oglala Lakota College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Oglala Lakota College
The Nursing program at Oglala Lakota College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Oglala Lakota College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.