Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State University compares to other colleges that offer public health.
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South Dakota State University ranks competitively among schools offering public health. More specifically it was ranked #207 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Public Health Schools in South Dakota | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
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 |
Learn more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public health from South Dakota State University were women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 85% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of public health master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 60% 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 master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at South Dakota State University.
This public health program at South Dakota State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 20 |
South Dakota State University awarded 20 completions in community health and preventive medicine in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).