by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how USD compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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USD ranks competitively among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #558 out of 1,341 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 311 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of South Dakota.
The health professions program at USD includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 133 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 127 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 90 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 63 |
| Medicine | 60 |
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
| Dental Support Services | 31 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 13 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
| Medical Science | 2 |