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Practical Nursing in South Dakota

Practical Nursing Schools in South Dakota

In 2022-2023, 279 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in SD.

A Practical Nursing major is the 181st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in South Dakota

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 266
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 266
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 88.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in South Dakota

There are 7,880 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,820, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing Careers in SD

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 8% $26,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $38,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing 1,022
Allied Health Professions 217
Mental & Social Health Services 145
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 138
Health Sciences & Services 135
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 81
Communication Sciences 72
Allied Health Services 67

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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