Practical Nursing Schools in South Dakota

In <nil>, 242 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in SD.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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.

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%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in South Dakota

There are 7,880 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,820, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in SD

Practical Nursing 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

Related Majors in South Dakota

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

Major	Annual Graduates in SD
Nursing	1,022

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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