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- School Code: 347100
- Phone: (605) 394-2511
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92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
90FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,847Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Public Health Degree
The public health program at South Dakota State University prepares students for careers as a public health program manager, educator, nutritionist, epidemiologist, biostatistician, environmental health scientist, and more. The program focuses on planning, managing, and evaluating public health care services, as well as functioning as public health officer. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventative medicine, health policy and regulations, health care service, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer public health degrees.
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South Dakota State University (SD Mines)
501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
South Dakota State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookings, SD and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of South Dakota. Approximately thirteen thousand students are enrolled annually at SDSU.
Areas of study available at SDSU include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Agriculture Operations
- Psychology
- Family And Consumer Sciences
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to South Dakota State University score in a range of 19 to 25 on the ACT exam. SDSU has an admissions rate of about 92 percent of which only 52 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,600, while nonresidents pay $9,500 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 annually. Students enrolled at SDSU may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.sdstate.edu/ to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SD Mines offers a master's degree program in public health.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Asian | 1 |
White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Public Health program at South Dakota State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Medical and Health Services Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Rapid City, SD
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Hourly Rate: $48.33
- Average Annual Salary: $100520
Health Educators
Description
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Community Health Workers
Description
Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students SD Mines accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, South Dakota State University may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
South Dakota State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (The Summit League)
- Basketball (The Summit League)
- Track and Field (The Summit League)
- Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Equestrian