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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in South Dakota

245 students earned Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Licensed Practical Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in South Dakota

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 227
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 227
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in South Dakota

1,870 people in the state and 701,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, licensed practical/vocational nurse training grads earn an average of $38,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,050.

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There are 4 colleges in South Dakota that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

70 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. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

A typical student attending Western Dakota Tech will pay a net price of $15,434. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,591 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,813.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in SD

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $38,510

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