Mitchell Technical College
Tel:
(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 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 16%.
- Mitchell Technical College is the only community colleges within Davison County, SD.
- The nearest community college to Mitchell Technical College is Southeast Technical Institute (61.7 miles away).
Upcoming Events
- Open House - Fri., August 14, 2020 - Wed., July 14, 2021 - get more information!
- Open House - Wed., January 27, 2021 - get more information!
- Open House - Thu., February 25, 2021 - get more information!
- Open House - Wed., March 24, 2021 - get more information!
- Open House - Thu., April 15, 2021 - get more information!
Top Placements
Mitchell Technical College places 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mitchell Technical College | (SD) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 70 staff | 73 staff |
Total Enrollment | 1,162 students | 934 students |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
# Full-Time Students | 848 students | 680 students |
# Part-Time Students | 314 students | 254 students |
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% American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 3% |
% Asian | 1% | 1% |
% Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
% Black | 1% | 2% |
% White | 90% | 84% |
% Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
% Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.29 |
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College Completion Rate | 68% | 38% |
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,400 | $38,900 |
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: 2016 (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)
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