Mitchell Technical College
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(800) 684-1969
- Mitchell Technical College, founded in 1968, is located in Mitchell, South Dakota. The college annually enrolls about 1,300 students, mostly full-time, in six career divisions. Graduates have experienced a 98% placement rate for the past three consecutive years. Online programs, as well as short-term training courses, are also available.
School Highlights
Mitchell Technical College serves 1,162 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Top Rankings
Mitchell Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 39% over five years.
| Mitchell Technical College | (SD) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 70 staff | 70 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports |
| Sports | Intramural Sports OnlyIntramural Sports Only |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: SkillsUSA, Student Rep Board, Student Veterans Organization Recreational Athletic Programs: Rodeo Team, Trap Shooting Club |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
Mitchell Technical College provides skills for success in technical careers. The college provides high-quality Associate of Applied Science Degree and Diploma programs in the following areas:
- Ag & Transportation Technologies (Ag Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Diesel Ag Technology, Light Truck Technology, Precision Ag Technology, Power Sports & Marine Technology)
- Business and Service Industries (Accounting, Business Management, Culinary Academy)
- Construction Technology (Architectural Design and Building Construction, Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Heating and Cooling Technology, Machining and Manufacturing, Progressive Welding Technology)
- Energy Production and Transmission (Electrical Utilities and Substation Technology, Natural Gas Technology, Power Line Construction and Maintenance, Utilities Technology, Wind Turbine Technology)
- Engineering Technology (Automation Engineering Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA, Geospatial Technologies, Information Systems Technology, Wi-Fi & Broad Technologies)
- Health Sciences (Human Services Technology, Licensed Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Office Professional, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing)
- Online Degrees and Diplomas (Administrative Office Specialist, Small Business Management, Medical Office Professional, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant)
- Advanced Technical Education (SD Center for Farm/Ranch Management, South Dakota Leadership Academy)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mitchell Technical College is Southeast Technical Institute (61.7 miles away).
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- 2,166 students | 61.70 Mi2320 N Career Ave
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(605) 977-0705 62.20138 - 2,245 students | 95.00 Mi1201 Arrow Avenue
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