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Construction Trades Schools in South Dakota

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Construction Trades programs across South Dakota.

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Construction trades schools

#1

Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD In-state option BOC Score 74.7

Lake Area Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Watertown, SD serving about 1,812 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,718
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,718
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 599
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, SD In-state option BOC Score 78.9

Mitchell Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Mitchell, SD serving about 990 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $7,524
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,524
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 353
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD In-state option BOC Score 26.0

Oglala Lakota College is a Public, 4-year in Kyle, SD serving about 1,097 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,684
  • Out-of-state tuition: $2,684
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 8.7%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 23

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD In-state option BOC Score 59.4

South Dakota State University is a Public, 4-year in Brookings, SD serving about 9,198 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $9,299
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,809
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 98%
  • Graduation rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 238
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, SD In-state option BOC Score 30.0

Sinte Gleska University is a Public, 4-year in Mission, SD serving about 487 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,714
  • Out-of-state tuition: $4,714
Contact
  • E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle Mission, SD 57555-0105
  • (605) 856-8100
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 15%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 31
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton, SD In-state option BOC Score 26.5

Sisseton Wahpeton College is a Public, 4-year in Sisseton, SD serving about 194 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,330
  • Out-of-state tuition: $4,330
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 11

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD In-state option BOC Score 69.7

Southeast Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Sioux Falls, SD serving about 2,310 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $7,650
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,650
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 649
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD In-state option BOC Score 60.4

Western Dakota Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Rapid City, SD serving about 753 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across SD.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,294
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,294
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 244
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

How to compare programs

  • Credential: certificate, diploma, or degree options (varies by school)

  • Format: campus, hybrid, or online (varies by school)

  • Schedule: start dates, evening/weekend options, part-time availability

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  • Requirements: prerequisites and any program-specific rules

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