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Nursing at South Dakota State University

336 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
Nursing is one of the majors in the health professions program at South Dakota State University.

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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Nursing Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Nursing Rankings

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
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

Popularity of Nursing at South Dakota State

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.

How Much Do Nursing Graduates from South Dakota State Make?

$71,758 Bachelor's Median Salary
$103,339 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Nursing Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Nursing Graduates from South Dakota State Have?

$26,386 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Nursing Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at South Dakota State is $210 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Nursing from South Dakota State Cost?

$9,299 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$12,675 Average Student Debt

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.

South Dakota State Nursing Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 282
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 21

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Nursing?

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.

Salary of Nursing Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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South Dakota State Nursing Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 45
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Nursing Student Diversity at South Dakota State

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
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 142
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 27
Public Health 27
Allied Health Professions 19
Mental & Social Health Services 7

View All Nursing Related Majors >

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