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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 245 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in SD.

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

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 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 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: 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 Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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.

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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
Nursing 1,022

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