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Health Professions Schools in South Dakota

515 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 263
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 263
Master’s Degree 223
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 88.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in South Dakota

54,180 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in South Dakota

Health Professions grads earn an average of $55,680 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Dakota that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of South Dakota

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $40,830 after graduation.

#2

South Dakota State University

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

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Mount Marty University

Yankton
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Augustana University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Augustana Sioux Falls. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

#5

Presentation College

Aberdeen
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

#6

Dakota Wesleyan University

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

Graduates earn an average $42,282 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at SD Mines. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

Health Professions Careers in SD

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Radiation Therapists 33% $81,870
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $63,540
Nurse Practitioners 30% $100,440
Respiratory Therapists 29% $49,490
Software Applications Developers 29% $72,720
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $61,170
Physician Assistants 26% $101,650
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 25% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $61,100
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,970
Psychology Professors 20% $66,780
Physical Therapists 20% $75,510
Athletic Trainers 20% $44,200
Occupational Therapists 18% $68,200
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $46,750
Marketing Managers 17% $129,060
Medical Scientists 14% $71,390
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $59,590
Social Work Professors 14% $65,390
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $53,550
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,220
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $57,510
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $39,910
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $65,190
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $56,680
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $101,340
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
Substance Abuse Counselors 13% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $186,450
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 12% $33,970
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $68,780
Dentists 11% $164,120
Dental Hygienists 11% $65,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $30,360
Veterinarians 11% $77,380
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $67,330
Dietitians and Nutritionists 11% $54,470
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $40,050
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $37,410
Sales Managers 10% $119,360
Rehabilitation Counselors 10% $38,720
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $37,330
Dispensing Opticians 9% $29,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $31,740
Administrative Services Managers 9% $80,670
Chiropractors 9% $71,770
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Optometrists 8% $90,420
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $58,950
Marriage and Family Therapists 7% $38,700
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 7% $58,500
Clergy 6% $45,460
Managers 5% $98,480
Computer Workers 5% $80,720
Pharmacists 5% $118,140
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 4% $199,380
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $38,510
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $59,560
Recreational Therapists 0% $46,330
Dentists 0% $193,020
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $35,280
Computer Programmers -6% $55,950

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