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Health Professions at South Dakota State University

430 Bachelor's Degrees
32 Master's Degrees
82 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.

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Health Professions Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Health Professions Rankings

South Dakota State was ranked #251 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income Over $110k) 30
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Health Professions 47
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions 64
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Health Professions 66
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $75-$110k) 80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income Over $110k) 85
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 91
Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools 93
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Health Professions Graduates 101
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (With Aid) 106
Best Health Professions Colleges for Veterans 123
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) 131
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) 133
Best Health Professions Graduate Certificate Schools 137
Best Health Professions Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 137
Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools 138
Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 142
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $30-$48k) 152
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $75-$110k) 158
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions 165
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools 178
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income Over $110k) 196
Best Health Professions Graduate Degree Schools 198
Best Health Professions Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 211
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (With Aid) 222
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) 240
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) 244
Best Health Professions Schools 251
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $30-$48k) 267
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $75-$110k) 289
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions (Income Over $110k) 298
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (With Aid) 341
Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 343
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) 352
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) 372
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $30-$48k) 377
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income Over $110k) 394
Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools 419
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions (Income $75-$110k) 541
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $75-$110k) 606
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) 649
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Health Professions Graduates 657
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) 659
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) 695
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $30-$48k) 699
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Health Professions Graduates 711
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions (Income $30-$48k) 720
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) 727
Best Value Colleges for Health Professions (With Aid) 737
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (With Aid) 766
Highest Paid Associate Degree Health Professions Graduates 772
Highest Paid Health Professions Graduates 1,239

Popularity of Health Professions at South Dakota State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 430 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 442 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in health professions from South Dakota State. This makes it the #726 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 82 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #269 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.


 

Health Professions Student Diversity at South Dakota State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at South Dakota State University.

South Dakota State Health Professions Associate’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 health professions majors earned their associate's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a associate's in health professions.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

South Dakota State Health Professions Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 430 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from South Dakota State. About 17% were men and 83% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in health professions.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 382
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 14

South Dakota State Health Professions Master’s Program

Of the 32 health professions students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from South Dakota State, about 13% were men and 88% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in health professions.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 27
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

Health Professions Majors

Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 342
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 138
Public Health 29
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 27
Allied Health Professions 25
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 4
Mental & Social Health Services 3

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