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Mental Health Nursing Schools in South Dakota

17 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 4th most popular major out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in South Dakota

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a psychiatric/mental health nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychiatric/mental health nursing majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in South Dakota

13,550 people in the state and 3,187,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $67,410 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $19,593. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in SD

Some of the careers psychiatric/mental health nursing majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $100,440
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $61,170
Registered Nurses 14% $57,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Registered Nursing 941
Nurse Anesthetist 33
Family Practice Nursing 29
Clinical Nurse Leader 2

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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