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Allied Health Professions Schools in South Dakota

218 students earned Allied Health degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in South Dakota

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 160
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 88.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 4,580 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $54,290, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Dakota that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Western Dakota Tech will pay a net price of $15,434. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,208 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,578. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,981 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Sanford Medical Center

Sioux Falls
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
27 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
24 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

In their early career, Presentation College grads earn an average salary of $45,205. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
16 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in SD

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $61,100
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $46,750
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $59,590
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $53,550
Surgical Technologists 14% $39,990
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $65,190
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $30,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 245
Health Sciences & Services 127
Allied Health Services 123
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 121
Health/Medical Admin Services 115
Dental Support Services 79
Mental & Social Health Services 59
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 21

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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