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Health Science in South Dakota

Health Science Schools in South Dakota

112 students earned Health Science degrees in South Dakota in the 2021-2022 year.

A Health Science major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 79
Associate Degree 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in South Dakota

160 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $49,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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There are 4 colleges in South Dakota that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of South Dakota

Vermillion
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
9,464 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending USD will pay a net price of $19,415. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#2

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#3

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Tech will pay a net price of $16,445. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Presentation College

Aberdeen
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
577 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,112. 53% of the teachers are full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 245
Allied Health Professions 217
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

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View Nationwide Health Science Report

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