by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #157 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 315 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,372 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from South Dakota State make a median salary of $79,691 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at South Dakota State University.
The nursing program at South Dakota State awarded 315 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 277 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 nursing majors earned their master's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 138 |
| Public Health | 29 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 25 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 4 |
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