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ACCEPTANCE RATE

86.38%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

66

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,302

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Medical Technology Degree

A medical technology and clinical laboratory science degree track emphasizes lab sciences giving students essential skills in testing, research, and administration. Students will be exposed to a variety of program at University of South Dakotas that include: hematology, molecular diagnostics, toxicology, serology, immunology, human physiology, microbiology, and genetics. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer medical technology degrees.

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University of South Dakota (USD)

604 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD

University of South Dakota provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and publically funded. USD has a yearly student enrollment of over 10,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs USD offers:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Psychology
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Legal Professions And Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to University of South Dakota. A score within the range of 1430 - 1750 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 89% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 43 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at usd.edu.

Tuition & fees at USD vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $7,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $9,800 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $3,700 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of South Dakota Coyotes participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.usd.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of South Dakota offers a bachelor's degree program in medical technology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White7

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 Medical Technology program at USD, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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.

Cytogenetic Technologists

Description

Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cytogenetic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

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 candidates USD accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of South Dakota may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of South Dakota is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (The Summit League)
  • Track and Field (The Summit League)
  • Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports