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Best Construction Trades Colleges in South Dakota

5 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering construction trades programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

5
Colleges
423
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Construction Trades Programs in South Dakota

1
PublicAssociate's
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell
249
Graduates/yr
$4,092
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls
81
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
60
Graduates/yr
$3,720
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
21
Graduates/yr
$3,472
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle
12
Graduates/yr
$2,016
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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Studying Construction Trades in South Dakota

South Dakota has 5 accredited colleges offering construction trades programs, producing 423 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Dakota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.