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Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SDPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$12,670
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
753
Students
Small campus body
$36,971
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Western Dakota Technical College is a public institution located in the city setting of Rapid City, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 753 students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
753 (Small)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences46% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,204
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,548
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,049
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,671
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,948
Earnings 5yr: $57,387
Debt: $15,125
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $53,976
Earnings 5yr: $45,734
Debt: $20,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $53,185
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,795
Earnings 5yr: $63,185
Debt: $18,081
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,988
Earnings 5yr: $46,336
Debt: $12,000
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $48,803
Earnings 5yr: $40,835
Debt: $9,125
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,659
Earnings 5yr: $49,288
Debt: $17,999
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,340
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,994
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $39,988
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $8,250
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $36,793
Earnings 5yr: $31,763
Debt: $11,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,644
Earnings 5yr: $43,025
Debt: $22,017
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,947
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,826
Debt: $11,375
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $33,161
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,670
In-State Tuition$8,294
Out-of-State Tuition$8,294
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

33%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,971
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$40,240

Completion Signals

54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$103/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

45%
Men
55%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
32%
Avg Family Income
$36,149
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