Community college graduates in South Dakota (10 years post graduation) earn approximately $38,900 per year (2024).
The community colleges in South Dakota with the highest earning graduates are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Student Earnings Range: $35,600
$43,400
Avg. Student Earnings: $39,140
Community College Earnings in South Dakota (2024)
College
Student Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Student Earnings: $43,400
1800 E. Spruce Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-3025
Rank: #22.
National American University-Rapid City
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $41,200
5301 Mount Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4800
Rank: #33.
Student Earnings: $38,900
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-6175
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-6175
Rank: #44.
Student Earnings: $36,600
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Rank: #55.
Student Earnings: $35,600
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2400
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average community college earnings?
The South Dakota average community college earnings is $38,900 for 2024.
What are schools with the highest average community college earnings in South Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college earnings in South Dakota include Mitchell Technical College, National American University-Rapid City and Southeast Technical College.
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