Public Health · South Dakota
Public Health colleges in South Dakota
CampusPin lists 19 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Public Health programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Public Health studies how to prevent disease and protect population health, suiting students who want to improve community well-being through data, policy, and programs rather than treating patients.
Schools in South Dakota that offer Public Health
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,190
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
2,105
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,000
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
2,131
California Intercontinental University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$9,054
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
484
Dakota State University
Madison, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,633
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
2,527
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$32,890
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
780
Kairos University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,120
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
1,105
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,718
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,710
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,524
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
953
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$33,100
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
920
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$16,065
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,022
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,845
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
1,828
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$2,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,205
Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$4,714
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
655
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$4,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
209
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,299
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
10,119
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,650
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,164
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$20,740
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,491
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,432
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
8,012
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$8,008
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
733
Public Health 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
19
Public / private
12 / 7
Universities / 2-year
15 / 4
Cities represented
13
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 Public Health program
- Epidemiology: study design, disease surveillance, and outbreak investigation
- Biostatistics and analysis of population health data
- Environmental and occupational health (air, water, food safety, exposure)
- Health behavior and the social determinants of health
- Health policy, systems, and management
- Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Global and community health practice
- Practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, or nonprofit
Where a Public Health degree can lead
- Epidemiologist
- Health Educator
- Public Health Analyst
- Community Health Worker
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Public Health Program Coordinator
Typical pay: Varies by role; BLS reports a 2024 median of $83,980 for epidemiologists
A Public Health major covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral determinants of health. Coursework pairs foundational sciences (biology, anatomy, microbiology) with population-level methods, study design, survey research, data analysis, program planning, and evaluation. Most undergraduate programs award a BS or BA in Public Health and include a practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, nonprofit, or community organization.
Graduates work in disease surveillance, health education, program coordination, community outreach, and policy analysis across local and state health departments, hospitals, nonprofits, and global-health organizations. Many roles, including epidemiology and other analytical positions, expect a Master of Public Health (MPH); the bachelor's is a common stepping stone into that graduate path.
Public Health is also a growing field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of epidemiologists will grow about 16.2% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
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