by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in health professions at USD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #905 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 905 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 16 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 73 of 300 |
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:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 148 master’s degrees in health professions.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 87% 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota handed out 3 doctoral degrees in health professions.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 100% 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 doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
USD is not yet ranked for health professions at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of health professions graduate 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 graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at USD. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 311 |
| Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 16 |