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Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Schools in South Dakota

Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing programs in South Dakota ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 6

Avg major earnings: $65,722

Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in South Dakota

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	Augustana University #309 national	Private	$69,254	$72,237	59.3%
2	South Dakota State University #727 national	Public	$64,471	$71,758	98.7%
3	University of Sioux Falls #815 national	Private	$59,670	$70,622	82.1%
4	University of South Dakota #874 national	Public	$67,147	$71,758	99.0%
5	Mount Marty University #975 national	Private	$59,711	$66,183	48.1%
6	Dakota Wesleyan University #1339 national	Private	$74,077	$67,981	72.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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