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Health Professions Schools in South Dakota

2,781 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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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 1,275
Associate Degree 481
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 393
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 393
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 263
Master’s Degree 223
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 117
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
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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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 84.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

South Dakota State University

Brookings
568 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,578. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#3

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Tech will pay a net price of $16,188. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average.

#4

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Presentation College

Aberdeen
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Augustana University

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

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,200 a year.

#7

Mount Marty University

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

This private school has an average net price of $19,593. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Mount Marty. 45% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,591 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 51% of the teachers are full time.

#9

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $21,662. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 56% of the teachers are full time.

Health Professions Careers in SD

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $63,540
Radiation Therapists 33% $81,870
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
Physical Therapists 20% $75,510
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Athletic Trainers 20% $44,200
Occupational Therapists 18% $68,200
Medical Assistants 18% $29,660
Physical Therapist Assistants 18% $41,730
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $46,750
Marketing Managers 17% $129,060
Home Health Aides 15% $29,300
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $53,550
Medical Secretaries 14% $35,400
Dental Laboratory Technicians 14% $32,510
Physical Therapist Aides 14% $28,510
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,220
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $59,590
Medical Scientists 14% $71,390
Social Work Professors 14% $65,390
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $57,510
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $39,910
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $30,620
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $65,190
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
Veterinarians 11% $77,380
Dental Assistants 11% $37,310
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $67,330
Dietitians and Nutritionists 11% $54,470
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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 5% $29,420
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
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $29,330
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $35,280
Recreational Therapists 0% $46,330
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $59,560
Dentists 0% $193,020
Computer Programmers -6% $55,950
Medical Transcriptionists -14% $34,650

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