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2024 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota

10 Colleges in South Dakota
258 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$56,498 Avg Early-Career Salary
Allied Health Professions is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #18 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 258 degrees in allied health professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Allied Health Professions School

Best Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota The allied health program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Allied Health Professions rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for allied health professions schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Allied Health Professions Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Allied Health
Bachelor's Degrees in Allied Health
Master's Degrees in Allied Health

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in South Dakota

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the allied health degree levels they offer.

10 Top South Dakota Schools in Allied Health

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
10.3% Growth in Graduates

Southeast Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in allied health professions. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 10th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were roughly 78 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the allied health program report average early career earnings of $55,861.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Southeast Technical College

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Every student pursuing a degree in allied health professions needs to take a look at University of South Dakota. USD is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Vermillion. A Best Colleges rank of #386 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USD is a great university overall.

There were about 26 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent data year. Those allied health professions students who get their degree from University of South Dakota earn $54,224 more than the typical allied health student.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from University of South Dakota

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$51,161 Median Starting Salary
$18,000 Median Student Debt

Any student who is interested in allied health professions has to take a look at Mitchell Technical College. Mitchell Tech is a small public college located in the rural area of Mitchell. This college ranks 7th out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were roughly 19 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Tech in the most recent data year. After graduation, allied health degree recipients typically make about $51,161 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Mitchell Technical College

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In SD
80.0% Growth in Graduates

South Dakota State University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Dakota State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 25 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from South Dakota State University

5
Augustana Sioux Falls crest
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In SD

Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #363 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Augustana Sioux Falls is a great university overall.

There were about 6 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Augustana Sioux Falls in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In SD

Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #297 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were about 23 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Lake Area Technical Institute

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In SD

University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls. This university ranks 11th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were about 12 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Sioux Falls in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from University of Sioux Falls

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$43,713 Median Starting Salary
$18,733 Median Student Debt

Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City. This school ranks 13th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were approximately 24 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Western Dakota Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the allied health program report average early career wages of $43,713.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Western Dakota Technical Institute

9
Presentation College crest
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$41,926 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of Aberdeen, Presentation College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 6 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Presentation College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the allied health program make about $41,926 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Presentation College

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In SD
40.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 1626th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were roughly 5 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Dakota Wesleyan University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Dakota Wesleyan University

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 756
Missouri 283 1,127
Kansas 266 576
Iowa 264 549
Nebraska 238 582
North Dakota 210 170

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Allied Health Professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology 52
Surgical Technology 41
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 37
Physician Assistant 26
Respiratory Care Therapy 22
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 21
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 16
Athletic Training 15
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 14
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 14

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 1,024
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 245
Health & Medical Administrative Services 203
Mental & Social Health Services 148
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 138
Health Sciences & Services 136
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 130
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 126
Dental Support Services 79
Communication Sciences 72

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