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Trade schools in South Dakota
College Scorecard lists 8 schools in South Dakota that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 5 electrical, 3 HVAC, 3 plumbing, 3 construction trades, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 175 | $7,854 | $13,884 |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 61 | $8,365 | $20,277 |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 32 | $8,526 | $17,763 |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings | Construction management | Bachelor's, Certificate | Public | 24 | $9,554 | $24,923 |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | Construction trades | Associate | Public | 20 | $7,622 | $20,069 |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City | Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate | For-profit | 6 | $16,065 | $34,452 |
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle | Electrical | Associate | Public | 1 | $2,684 | $11,019 |
| Sinte Gleska University | Mission | Electrical, Plumbing | Certificate, Associate | Public | 0 | $4,714 | $17,329 |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in South Dakota graduate the most students?
Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 175, then Southeast Technical College with 61.1
How much does trade school cost in South Dakota?
Public schools on the list charge a median $7,854 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $16,065 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
6 of the 8 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 7 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in South Dakota?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in South Dakota, $37.35 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.35 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $29.51 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.51 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $24.82 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $22.94 | 3 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
Pick a trade in South Dakota
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, South Dakota, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)