by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in public health from South Dakota State. This makes it the #241 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 22 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from South Dakota State, about 18% were men and 82% 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, 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 bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
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, 60% 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 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 418 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 142 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.