by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University highly for nursing, ranked #725 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 725 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 11 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 31 of 208 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 315 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 315 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 477 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,085 a year. This is above $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 86% of graduates fell into 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 271 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
South Dakota State University conferred 315 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 24 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
