Health Professions at Western Dakota Technical Institute
Western Dakota Tech is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and has a total student population of 1,324.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
Western Dakota Tech Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Health Professions (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Health Professions (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Health Professions
Western Dakota Tech Health Professions Rankings
Health Professions Student Demographics at Western Dakota Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Western Dakota Technical Institute.
Western Dakota Tech Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in health professions at Western Dakota Tech are white. Around 85% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Dakota Technical Institute with a associate's in health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 79 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
Health Professions majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Dakota Technical Institute. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 22 |
| Nursing | 18 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 17 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 16 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
Related Majors
Careers That Health Professions Grads May Go Into
A degree in health professions can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for Western Dakota Technical Institute.
| Occupation | Jobs in SD | Average Salary in SD |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 12,760 | $58,340 |
| Nursing Assistants | 6,010 | $26,820 |
| Personal Care Aides | 2,860 | $24,400 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 1,870 | $38,630 |
| Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors | 1,800 | $49,000 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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