by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University highly for health professions, placing at #1,035 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,035 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in South Dakota | 3 of 14 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 63 of 258 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 411 |
| Associate’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
The health professions field at South Dakota State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 411 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University earn a median of $98,156 a year. This is above $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $28,333 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Find out more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 87% of graduates 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 356 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 7 associate’s degrees in health professions.
South Dakota State University is not currently ranked for health professions at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 71% of graduates 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 associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 1 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 7 |
