Health Professions at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what University of South Dakota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Dakota is in Vermillion, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota
Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Of 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of South Dakota
Use these rankings to compare University of South Dakota’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #169 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #833 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1569 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #169 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #833 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1569 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of South Dakota
Those who finish University of South Dakota’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,767 |
| 2 years | $49,749 |
| 3 years | $51,630 |
| 4 years | $63,782 |
| 5 years | $85,606 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from University of South Dakota take home a median $63,782, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of South Dakota comes in at $27,460.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of South Dakota pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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