by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in South Dakota to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 643 bachelor's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in nursing has to take a look at South Dakota State University. South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career wages of $71,758.
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It's difficult to beat University of South Dakota if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career income of $71,758.
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Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in nursing has to take a look at Mount Marty University. Mount Marty is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Yankton.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $66,183 for their early career.
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Augustana University is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $72,237 in the first couple years of their career.
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Dakota Wesleyan University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Mitchell.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career income of $67,981.
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Located in the city of Sioux Falls, University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $70,622.
More information about a bachelor’s in nursing from University of Sioux FallsExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 643 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 77 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 73 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 60 |
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 41 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 39 |
| Dental Support Services | 32 |
| Public Health | 19 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 7 |
