Academic Programs
Western Dakota Technical College offers 43 career-focused programs. Find the right fit for your goals.
Rapid City, SD
43
Total Programs
431
Annual Graduates
10
Program Categories
What Programs Does Western Dakota Technical College Offer?
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
14 programs • 201 graduates (46.6%)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.3901
56
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 8 Female: 48
Award Year: 2023
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.3801
31
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 30
Award Year: 2023
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0000
21
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 20
Award Year: 2023
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.1009
19
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 16
Award Year: 2023
Surgical Technology/Technologist.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0909
16
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 16
Award Year: 2023
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.1004
13
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 11
Award Year: 2023
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0713
10
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 10
Award Year: 2023
Medical Reception/Receptionist.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0712
9
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 9
Award Year: 2023
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0801
8
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 8
Award Year: 2023
Dental Assisting/Assistant.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0601
6
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 6
Award Year: 2023
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.1099
5
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 5
Award Year: 2023
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0904
3
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0805
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0904
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Business, Management & Marketing
7 programs • 56 graduates (13.0%)
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0302
17
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 15
Award Year: 2023
Accounting.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0301
13
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 11
Award Year: 2023
Business Administration and Management, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0201
12
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 3 Female: 9
Award Year: 2023
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0701
6
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 6
Award Year: 2023
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0401
5
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 5
Award Year: 2023
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0909
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Digital Marketing.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.1404
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Precision Production
4 programs • 43 graduates (10.0%)
Welding Technology/Welder.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 48.0508
18
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 16 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Welding Technology/Welder.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 48.0508
12
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 11 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 48.0501
8
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 48.0501
5
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 5 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
4 programs • 37 graduates (8.6%)
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 47.0604
16
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 15 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 47.0605
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 11 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 47.0201
8
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 47.0303
2
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Construction Trades
3 programs • 24 graduates (5.6%)
Building Construction Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0415
10
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 8 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Electrician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0302
7
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0503
7
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Computer & Information Sciences
2 programs • 23 graduates (5.3%)
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0901
12
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 11 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0901
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 10 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Engineering Technologies
3 programs • 19 graduates (4.4%)
Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.0507
9
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 5 Female: 4
Award Year: 2023
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.1301
9
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 7 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.0406
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2023
Security & Protective Services
2 programs • 17 graduates (3.9%)
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 43.0107
11
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 5 Female: 6
Award Year: 2023
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 43.0104
6
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 5
Award Year: 2023
Agriculture & Natural Resources
2 programs • 7 graduates (1.6%)
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 01.0308
4
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 01.0104
3
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 2 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
Library Science
2 programs • 4 graduates (0.9%)
Library and Archives Assisting.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 25.0301
3
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 1 Female: 2
Award Year: 2023
Library and Archives Assisting.
CERTIFICATE CIP: 25.0301
1
graduates
Gender Distribution
Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2023
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With 43 programs to choose from, Western Dakota Technical College has options across a wide range of career paths. Take the next step and apply today.