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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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South Dakota State was ranked #208 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing 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 #1 in South Dakota.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
Best Nursing Schools | 208 |
Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 240 |
Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 336 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 315 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from South Dakota State. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $71,758. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,386 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at South Dakota State is $210 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 336 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from South Dakota State. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 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 bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 282 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
Other Races | 21 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from South Dakota State make a median salary of $103,339 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 45 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from South Dakota State in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 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 nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 45 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South Dakota State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 142 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 27 |
Public Health | 27 |
Allied Health Professions | 19 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.