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Health Professions at University of South Dakota

389 Bachelor's Degrees
137 Master's Degrees
148 Doctor's Degrees
We'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. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with health professions programs.

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Health Professions Degrees Available at USD

USD Health Professions Rankings

The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #557 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #6 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Health Professions Graduate Certificate Schools 104
Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools 269
Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools 319
Best Health Professions Graduate Degree Schools 349
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools 359
Best Health Professions Schools 557

Popularity of Health Professions at USD

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 389 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 450 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 137 students received their master’s degree in health professions from USD. This makes it the #253 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 148 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #189 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Health Professions from USD Cost?

$9,432 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$13,442 Average Student Debt

USD Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,773 $11,283
Fees $1,659 $1,659
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $9,060 $9,060
On Campus Other Expenses $4,947 $4,947

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USD Health Professions Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 389 students earned a bachelor's degree in health professions from USD. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 334
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 18

Does USD Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Health Professions?

USD 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 USD Online Learning page.

USD Health Professions Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 students earned a master's degree in health professions from USD. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 131
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 8

Health Professions Student Diversity at USD

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of South Dakota.

Health Professions Majors

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
Mental & Social Health Services 166
Nursing 163
Health Sciences & Services 94
Medicine 64
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 60
Communication Sciences 41
Dental Support Services 37
Allied Health Professions 25
Health & Medical Administrative Services 20
Public Health 19
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 8
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3
Medical Science 1

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