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-r1
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 | #411 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #790 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #321 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #230 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #262 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #243 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #102 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #204 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #195 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #209 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #184 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #141 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #111 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 195 | 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 | #106 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #218 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #74 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #93 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 230 | 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 | #200 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #336 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |