2026 Working Student Rankings · SD
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students in South Dakota
5 ranked trade colleges for working students in South Dakota out of 1,542 nationally
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#1 in SD
#120 nationally
#120
Complete Data Southeast Technical College
See all rankings for Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD
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Overall Score 65.7
65.7 / 100
PT Completion 92%
57.8% complete programs PT Retention 96%
77% retained PT Students 18%
49.1% part-time Enrollment 2,659
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,720
#2 in SD
#134 nationally
#134
Complete Data Lake Area Technical College
See all rankings for Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD
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Overall Score 64.4
64.4 / 100
PT Completion 94%
62.2% complete programs PT Retention 96%
78% retained PT Students 8%
32.6% part-time Enrollment 2,312
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,720
#3 in SD
#156 nationally
#156
Complete Data Mitchell Technical College
See all rankings for Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell, SD
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Overall Score 62.3
62.3 / 100
PT Completion 95%
62.4% complete programs PT Retention 97%
80% retained PT Students 6%
26.7% part-time Enrollment 1,186
Programs 12 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $4,092
#4 in SD
#336 nationally
#336
Complete Data Western Dakota Technical College
See all rankings for Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City, SD
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Overall Score 52.8
52.8 / 100
PT Completion 85%
48.8% complete programs PT Retention 62%
49% retained PT Students 18%
48.8% part-time Enrollment 1,164
Programs 13 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $3,596
#5 in SD
#1151 nationally
#1151
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy
See all rankings for The Salon Professional AcademyRapid City, SD
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Overall Score 46.3
46.3 / 100
PT Retention 75%
100% retained PT Students 8%
12.3% part-time Enrollment 80
Programs 2 fields
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