Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota · Public · 753 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,071 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,543 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,003 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,657 |
| $110k and up | $18,845 |
| All families (average) | $12,670 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,976 | +$17,000 | clears the bar | $12,720 | 0.7 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $54,948 | +$17,972 | clears the bar | $12,483 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,074 | -$14,902 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,659 | +$9,683 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 1.6 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,803 | +$11,827 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,793 | -$183 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $51,988 | +$15,012 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,795 | +$15,819 | clears the bar | $15,176 | 1 yr |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,988 | +$3,012 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,185 | +$16,209 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $35,644 | -$1,332 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $67,204 | +$30,228 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $55,671 | +$18,695 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $40,340 | +$3,364 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 5.9 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $59,696 | +$22,720 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 54% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.