Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Public Health in South Dakota

Find Schools Near

Public Health Schools in South Dakota

27 students earned Public Health degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Health major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
undefined

Jobs for Public Health Grads in South Dakota

There are 1,430 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

undefined

Wages for Public Health Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $68,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

undefined

There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

In their early career, USD grads earn an average salary of $40,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,578. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,561 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Public Health Careers in SD

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $101,340
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $67,330
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $58,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing 94
Mental & Social Health Services 89
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 74
Rehabilitation Professions 67
Medicine 66
Allied Health Professions 40
Communication Sciences 29
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 12

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.