3 trade schools · South Dakota

Trade schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 3 trade schools in our data (0 public, 3 for-profit), and 14 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $16,450.

Trade schools3

Public0

For-profit3

Median tuition$16,450

Median completion rate77%

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$32,823

Programs by trade in South Dakota

Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.

Welding4 schools HVAC3 schools Electrician4 schools Plumbing2 schools Construction trades3 schools Auto and diesel mechanic5 schools Heavy equipment mechanic1 school Truck driving (CDL)1 school Cosmetology and barbering5 schools Culinary arts3 schools Medical assistant4 schools LPN and CNA5 schools Dental assisting and hygiene3 schools Phlebotomy and medical lab5 schools EMT, surgical tech and imaging6 schools Medical billing and coding5 schools Massage therapy3 schools Paralegal1 school

All 3 trade schools in South Dakota

Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.

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School	Type	Students	Tuition (2025-26)	Avg net price	Completion rate	Earnings 10 yrs after entry
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid CityRapid City	For-profit trade school	66	$16,450	$25,024	69%	$32,823
Stewart SchoolSioux Falls	For-profit trade school	133	$14,700	$16,093	87%	$35,735
The Salon Professional AcademyRapid City	For-profit trade school	80	$17,475	$11,375	77%	$31,670

Colleges in South Dakota with the most trade programs

Western Dakota Technical College, Rapid City: 14 trade fields
Mitchell Technical College, Mitchell: 11 trade fields
Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls: 11 trade fields
Lake Area Technical College, Watertown: 10 trade fields
National American University-Rapid City, Rapid City: 3 trade fields
Oglala Lakota College, Kyle: 2 trade fields
South Dakota State University, Brookings: 2 trade fields
Dakota State University, Madison: 1 trade fields
Sinte Gleska University, Mission: 1 trade fields
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls: 1 trade fields
Sisseton Wahpeton College, Sisseton: 1 trade fields

Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are in South Dakota?

3 schools in South Dakota mostly award certificates, and 14 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.

How much does trade school cost in South Dakota?

The median trade school in South Dakota charges $16,450 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.

Colleges in South Dakota · All trades

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.