Nursing at South Dakota State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 361 nursing degrees were granted at South Dakota State University.
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Studying Online at South Dakota State University
Online coursework is an option at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South Dakota State University
These rankings give you a sense of how South Dakota State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #123 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #689 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1195 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #123 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #689 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1195 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South Dakota State University
Those who finish South Dakota State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,881 |
| 2 years | $59,424 |
| 3 years | $62,933 |
| 4 years | $67,085 |
| 5 years | $74,781 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from South Dakota State University earn a median of $67,085, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from South Dakota State University stands at $28,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at South Dakota State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at South Dakota State University are 88% women (316) and 12% men (45).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University
Among the 315 bachelor’s nursing graduates at South Dakota State University, 87% were women (274) and 13% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 271 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 11% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at South Dakota State University
Among the 24 master’s nursing degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South Dakota State University
The Nursing program at South Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 354 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at South Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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
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