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Best Education Colleges in South Dakota

11 accredited institutions in South Dakota offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

11

Colleges

1,821

Graduates/yr

7

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Education Programs in South Dakota

Private NonprofitMaster's

Augustana University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

South Dakota State University

In-State Tuition

Northern State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of South Dakota

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Black Hills State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Sioux Falls

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Dakota State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Dakota Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Sinte Gleska University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Mount Marty University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Oglala Lakota College

In-State Tuition

Studying Education in South Dakota

South Dakota has 11 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 1,821 graduates annually. Of these, 7 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.