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Western Dakota Technical College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Western Dakota Technical College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)

11 reported completions · CIP 51.0601 · 2024 collection

Electrician

Associate degree

19 reported completions · CIP 46.0302 · 2024 collection

Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

4 reported completions · CIP 12.0506 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)

1 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

25 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 35 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Other · Rapid City, SD

Architectural & Engineering Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General · CIP 15.1301
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
19
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$19,448 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$5,802 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Automotive Technology | AAS | Campus (68 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0604
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
25
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$19,448 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$15,175 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Business // Hospitality | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management · CIP 52.0909
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
42 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$11,154 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,317 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Commercial Driver's License | Class A | Campus

Western Dakota Technical College
Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor · CIP 49.0205
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
5 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,500 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Commercial Driver's License | Class B | Campus

Western Dakota Technical College
Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor · CIP 49.0205
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
2 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,200 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Computer Science // Information Technology | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications · CIP 11.0901
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
24
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$19,734 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$5,395 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Computer Science // Information Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications · CIP 11.0901
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
26
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,296 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,962 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Construction Technology | Diploma | Hybrid

Western Dakota Technical College
Diploma

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician · CIP 15.1001
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
15
Reported duration for a full-time student
30 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,296 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$4,066 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Dental Assisting | Certificate | In-person

Western Dakota Technical College
Diploma

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Dental Assisting/Assistant · CIP 51.0601
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
18
Reported duration for a full-time student
44 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$11,220 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,692 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Diesel Technology // Industrial Maintenance | AAS | Campus (64 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0605
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
25
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$18,304 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$13,589 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Diesel Technology | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
Associate degree · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0605
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
24
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$18,876 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$13,351 · reporting period unverified

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Other · Rapid City, SD

Drafting and Machining Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours)

Western Dakota Technical College
Associate of Applied Science

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Reported address
800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist · CIP 48.0501
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
21
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$19,448 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$6,879 · reporting period unverified

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

These figures describe the institution and specific historical student groups. Use a current written quote and a personalized aid estimate to compare the exact program you want.

Annual in-state tuition and fees$8,294AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$8,294AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$12,670AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants33%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Connect training to the work

Related career paths

These occupations are connected to reported subjects through the federal education-to-occupation crosswalk. The connection helps you explore; it does not mean a particular award qualifies you for every role.

Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703-4018

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 010170. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 26 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$53,185Suppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Associate's Degree$40,418$59,696$20,049
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. 15.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Associate's Degree$41,303$67,204$12,548
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. 46.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). 47.02 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. 47.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacyNot published
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's Degree$38,031$54,948$15,125
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$44,614$48,803$9,125
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's Degree$37,717$51,988$12,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$32,951$39,988$8,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$22,074Suppressed for privacy$11,375
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's Degree$54,737$52,795$18,081
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$36,793$11,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's Degree$46,378$40,340$24,994
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$43,884$53,976$20,500
Hospitality Administration/Management. 52.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacyNot published
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Census PSEO: 22 field and credential comparisons

PSEO covers participating institutions and graduates meeting its earnings and employment coverage criteria. Values below use the most recent graduation cohort with at least one published earnings measure for each reporting institution, field and award. The reporting unit is the named eight-digit OPEID; it may cover more than this campus.

Reporting institution / field / awardGraduation cohortYear 1 medianYear 5 medianYear 10 median
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 11.09 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$31,171 43 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 11.09 · Associate degree2016–2020$42,838 44 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 15.05 · Associate degree2016–2020$40,342 30 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 15.13 · Associate degree2016–2020$42,505 36 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 46.03 · Associate degree2016–2020$48,030 71 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 47.06 · Associate degree2016–2020$42,746 76 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 48.05 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$33,699 103 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 48.05 · Associate degree2016–2020$44,295 97 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.06 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$35,910 57 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.07 · Associate degree2016–2020$35,899 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.08 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$33,861 53 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.09 · Associate degree2016–2020$52,127 110 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.10 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$28,969 42 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.10 · Associate degree2016–2020$49,855 48 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.39 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$42,866 174 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.08 · Certificate 1–2 years2011–2015$32,768 68 earnings-covered graduates$41,933 76 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.08 · Associate degree2011–2015$32,172 40 earnings-covered graduates$39,517 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.09 · Certificate 1–2 years2011–2015$42,146 64 earnings-covered graduates$53,343 49 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.10 · Certificate 1–2 years2011–2015$27,311 61 earnings-covered graduates$34,162 75 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.39 · Associate degree2011–2015$40,793 38 earnings-covered graduates$49,855 44 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 51.07 · Certificate 1–2 years2006–2010$26,312 65 earnings-covered graduates$32,940 91 earnings-covered graduates$44,549 82 earnings-covered graduates
Western Dakota Technical College (01017000) CIP 47.06 · Certificate 1–2 years2001–2005$35,840 86 earnings-covered graduates$50,995 87 earnings-covered graduates$68,450 72 earnings-covered graduates

Census PSEO latest-release snapshot downloaded September 9, 2026. Earnings are inflation-adjusted; the published schema labels them in 2023 dollars. Cohorts, coverage and methods differ from Scorecard; do not combine their values into a ranking. PSEO population and methods · Schema and status flags.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Rapid City city, South Dakota

Median monthly gross rent$1,1092020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$48
Median household income$70,8702020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$3,555
Resident population estimate77,9462020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±44
South Dakota price level88.6BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 88.6 is approximately 11.4% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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  1. Is the exact program and award I want currently accepting students at this campus?
  2. What is the full written cost for my start date, and which expenses are additional?
  3. How much supervised workshop or jobsite practice is included?
  4. Does the course connect to a registered apprenticeship or only prepare you to apply?
  5. Which state or local licensing authority oversees the work you want to do?
  6. How much practical kitchen time is included each week?
  7. Who secures an externship, and will it be paid?
  8. Does the course cost include ingredients, knives, uniforms and travel to placements?
  9. Where can I read the current catalog, enrollment agreement and refund policy?

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Other options in the area

These institutions in South Dakota share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

About 5 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 45 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD

Construction · Health & animal care · Technology & design · Transportation

5 reported subjects

About 68 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, SD

Construction · Health & animal care · Technology & design

13 reported subjects

About 139 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 219480. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.