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Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota

40 students earned Allied Health degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 113 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in South Dakota

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 92.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in South Dakota

4,580 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $54,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 4 colleges in South Dakota that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. A typical student attending USD will pay a net price of $19,389.

#2

Augustana University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This private school has an average net price of $24,066.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in SD

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Radiation Therapists 33% $81,870
Respiratory Therapists 29% $49,490
Physician Assistants 26% $101,650
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $61,100
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Athletic Trainers 20% $44,200
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $46,750
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $53,550
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $59,590
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $65,190
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $30,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing 94
Mental & Social Health Services 89
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 74
Rehabilitation Professions 67
Medicine 66
Communication Sciences 29
Public Health 27
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 12

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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