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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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USD was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,109 a year. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, health science students borrow a median amount of $15,466 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at USD is $143 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from USD. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the USD health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 166 |
| Nursing | 163 |
| Medicine | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 60 |
| Communication Sciences | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.