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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 453 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 430 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in health professions from South Dakota State. This makes it the #726 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 82 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #269 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
Of the 453 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health professions from South Dakota State in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 385 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 22 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a master's degree in health professions from South Dakota State. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a associate's degree in health professions from South Dakota State. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a associate's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 South Dakota State University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 418 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 142 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 27 |
| Public Health | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.