by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the 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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USD is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. More specifically it was ranked #474 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 126 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at USD report a median salary of $67,147 a year. This is above $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
To complete a bachelor’s at USD, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $32,298 in student loans. This is higher than $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 90% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from USD identified as women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at University of South Dakota.
The nursing program at USD offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 126 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
USD granted 126 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
USD awarded 7 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.