Registered Nursing at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of South Dakota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Dakota sits in Vermillion, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota
Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of South Dakota
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Dakota’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 10 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #134 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #699 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1245 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.