How many colleges in South Dakota offer Health Sciences programs?

CampusPin currently lists 19 U.S. colleges and universities in South Dakota that offer Health Sciences programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Health Sciences program in South Dakota?

Among the 19 Health Sciences programs listed in South Dakota, published in-state tuition ranges from $2,684 to $39,190 (median around $9,054). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Health Sciences degree lead to?

A Health Sciences degree commonly leads to roles such as Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO, Pre-PA pathway → PA-C, Pre-dentistry pathway → DDS/DMD, Public Health Specialist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $48,000–$75,000 early-career (varies widely by sub-pathway).

Can I apply to a Health Sciences program in South Dakota with the Common App?

Many Health Sciences programs in South Dakota accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Health Sciences colleges in South Dakota

CampusPin lists 19 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Health Sciences programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Health Sciences is a broad pre-professional major for students preparing for medical, dental, PA, PT, or pharmacy school, combining biology, chemistry, and patient-care exposure.

Schools in South Dakota that offer Health Sciences

Health Sciences programs in South Dakota: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 19 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

12 / 7

Universities / 2-year

15 / 4

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$2,684–$39,190

Median in-state tuition

$9,054

Lowest published in-state tuition

Oglala Lakota College

$2,684

Most selective

Mount Marty University

48% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

South Dakota State University

10,119 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Health Sciences program

General biology, chemistry, organic chemistry
Anatomy, physiology, microbiology
Biochemistry
Statistics and research methods
Public health and epidemiology fundamentals
Healthcare systems and policy
Medical ethics
Clinical or research internship

Where a Health Sciences degree can lead

Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
Pre-PA pathway → PA-C
Pre-dentistry pathway → DDS/DMD
Public Health Specialist
Healthcare Administrator
Medical Sales Rep

Typical pay: $48,000–$75,000 early-career (varies widely by sub-pathway)

Health Sciences is an umbrella undergraduate major covering the foundational sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, microbiology) plus health-system context (epidemiology, public health, healthcare administration). It is a common pathway for students aiming at medical school, PA programs, dental school, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or pharmacy. Many programs include a clinical-shadowing or internship requirement.

Unlike a strict pre-med Biology track, Health Sciences leaves more room for healthcare-specific electives like medical ethics, healthcare policy, and global health. It also better positions graduates for direct-entry healthcare roles if they decide not to pursue further professional school.

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Use CampusPin's filter-first search to narrow 19+ Health Sciences programs in South Dakota by tuition, school size, acceptance rate, and campus setting.

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