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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You
In 2021-2022, allied health professions students earned 217 degrees and certificates from a South Dakota school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in South Dakota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota
Check out the allied health programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top South Dakota Trade Schools in Allied Health Professions
Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Technical College the best school in South Dakota for allied health professions students. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mount Marty University is a great place for allied health professions students. Located in the town of Yankton, Mount Marty is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Full Allied Health Professions at Mount Marty University Report
Out of the 9 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mitchell Technical College is a great place for allied health professions students. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lake Area Technical Institute is a great place for allied health professions students. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
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University of Sioux Falls landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls.
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Western Dakota Technical Institute ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in South Dakota list. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.
Full Allied Health Professions at Western Dakota Technical Institute Report
Presentation College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #8 on the list. Presentation College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Aberdeen.
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With a ranking of #9, National American University - Rapid City did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the small city of Rapid City, National American University - Rapid City is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 851 |
| Missouri | 988 |
| Minnesota | 719 |
| Iowa | 840 |
| North Dakota | 142 |
| Nebraska | 498 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Allied Health
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Allied Health Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 27,240 |
| Physician Assistant | 12,000 |
| Radiologic Technology | 10,633 |
| Surgical Technology | 7,412 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 6,569 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6,160 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 4,080 |
| Athletic Training | 3,408 |
| Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2,012 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 1,367 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology | 773 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 652 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 575 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | 391 |
| Polysomnography | 233 |
| Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 147 |
| Mammography Technician/Technology | 109 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology | 51 |
| Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician | 48 |
| Hearing Instrument Specialist | 18 |
| Orthopedic Technology | 17 |
| Gene/Genetic Therapy | 10 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.