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Health/Medical Admin Services at Dakota State University
If you plan to study Health/Medical Admin Services, consider the program at Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dakota State University is in Madison, SD.
Studying Online at Dakota State University
Many students take online classes at Dakota State University. Of 3,774 students, 2,271 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 682 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Health/Medical Admin Services Rankings at Dakota State University
Use these rankings to compare Dakota State University’s Health/Medical Admin Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 915 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 928 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 915 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 928 |
Earnings for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates from Dakota State University
Students who complete Dakota State University’s Health/Medical Admin Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,834 |
| 2 years | $41,205 |
| 3 years | $44,370 |
| 4 years | $50,063 |
| 5 years | $51,400 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health/Medical Admin Services graduates from Dakota State University take home a median $50,063, compared with $70,937 for all Dakota State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Health/Medical Admin Services Concentrations at Dakota State University
This Health/Medical Admin Services program at Dakota State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Information Management | 5 |
| Medical Records Technician | 5 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates
Students who finish Health/Medical Admin Services program at Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health/Medical Admin Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $47,251 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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