2026 placement
#1
South Dakota · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 6 ranked schools in South Dakota
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South DakotaWestern Dakota Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#1
South Dakota · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 4 ranked schools in South Dakota
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, South Dakota2026 placement
#1
South Dakota · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 3 ranked schools in South Dakota
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, South DakotaAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #391 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #776 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #305 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #226 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #256 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #241 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #96 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #198 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #191 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #201 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #180 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #137 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #107 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #55 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #41 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #101 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #212 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #75 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #90 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #13 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #194 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #337 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.