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Medical assistant programs in South Dakota
4 schools in South Dakota offer medical assistant programs (4 of them public), with 2 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $37,850 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant programs in South Dakota
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD | Community college | Associate degree | 30 | $39,684 | $43,574 | $12,000 | $7,622 |
| Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City, SD | Community college | Certificate | 1 | $39,425 | n/a | n/a | $8,526 |
| Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD | Community college | Certificate | 21 | $36,275 | n/a | $5,500 | $8,365 |
| Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell, SD | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | $33,322 | $38,363 | $12,000 | $7,854 |
Cities with the most programs: Watertown (1), Rapid City (1), Sioux Falls (1), Mitchell (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in South Dakota?
4 schools in South Dakota awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 2 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in South Dakota has the highest earnings?
Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $39,684 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in South Dakota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Lake Area Technical College in Watertown charges $7,622 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do medical assistant graduates make in South Dakota?
The typical certificate program in South Dakota reported median earnings of $37,850 one year after graduation, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Medical assistant programs nationwide
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.