Health Professions at Dakota State University
What traits are you looking for in a health professions school? To help you decide if Dakota State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's health professions program.Dakota State is located in Madison, South Dakota and has a total student population of 3,186.
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.
Dakota State 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Professions
- Master’s Degree in Health Professions
Online Classes Are Available at Dakota State
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Dakota State does offer online courses in health professions for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
Dakota State Health Professions Rankings
Health Professions Student Demographics at Dakota State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Dakota State University.
Dakota State Health Professions Master’s Program

Of the students who received a health professions master's degree from Dakota State, 80% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a master's in health professions.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
The following health professions concentations are available at Dakota State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Dakota State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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 Dakota State University.
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jlgrabinger under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.