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Electrician schools in South Dakota
School teaches the basics. South Dakota's journeyman license still takes 8,000 hours of supervised work, so most students look for a job or an apprenticeship while they study.1
Where can you study to be an electrician in South Dakota?
5 schools with programs in electrical (CIP 46.03); 4 graduated students in the latest year. Most graduates first.2
| School | Address | Credential | Type | Tuition | Graduates | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Technical College | 1800 E. Spruce Street, Mitchell | Associate, Certificate | Public | $7,854 | 138 | Apply · Program page |
| Southeast Technical College | 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls | Associate | Public | $8,365 | 27 | Apply · Program page |
| Western Dakota Technical College | 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City | Associate | Public | $8,526 | 7 | Apply |
| Oglala Lakota College | 490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle | Associate | Public | $2,684 | 1 | Apply |
| Sinte Gleska University | E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission | Certificate | Public | $4,714 | 0 | Apply |
Tuition is in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Graduates counts the latest year in these programs.
School first, then what?
Questions
How much does electrician school cost in South Dakota?
Public schools on the list charge a median $7,854 a year in in-state tuition.2 These are school-wide figures; the electrician program can cost more or less.
Which South Dakota school trains the most electricians?
Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell had the most graduates in these programs in the latest year, then Southeast Technical College.2
Trade school or apprenticeship?
Apprentices are paid for their hours and their classes are usually included. School costs tuition, but you can start without being hired first. South Dakota has 2 schools with a certificate and 4 with an associate degree.
More in South Dakota
Sources
- South Dakota electrician license experience requirements (dlr.sd.gov, 2026-10-27)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)