by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD highly for health professions, coming in at #861 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 861 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 14 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 48 of 258 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 311 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 148 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The health professions area of study at USD breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota awarded 311 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at USD earn a median of $63,782 a year. This is higher than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, health professions students borrow a median amount of $27,460 in student loans. This is higher than $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 282 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 16 certificate degrees in health professions.
USD has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 31% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at USD were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 148 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 8 |
