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. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,262 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,644 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 USD is $168 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of South Dakota.
The nursing program at USD awarded 198 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 131 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 106 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Medicine | 66 |
| Communication Sciences | 62 |
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