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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in South Dakota

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in South Dakota

242 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in South Dakota

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 226
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 226
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 85.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 7,880 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $26,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 32% of the teachers are full time.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,788.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

A typical student attending Mitchell Tech will pay a net price of $13,034. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,842 a year.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in SD

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 8% $26,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $38,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

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

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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