Vocational Programs at Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College (referred to as Western Dakota Tech) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Rapid City, SD. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Western Dakota Technical College is $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,267 and the students to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1). Western Dakota Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $8,008 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 40 Programs |
| Enrollment | 1,267 Students |
| Online Students | 242 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of Western Dakota Tech are $8,333 for South Dakota residents and $8,008 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of Western Dakota Tech is $124.
| South Dakota Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,333 | $8,008 |
| Cost Per Credit | $124 | $124 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Western Dakota Technical College offers 38 career programs and 7 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 328 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Western Dakota Tech. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Western Dakota Tech with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 2 programs | 2 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 1 program | 1 |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 1 program | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 program | 7 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 programs | 17 |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | 1 program | 9 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 1 program | 8 |
| Library Science [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 3 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 1 program (1 online) | 3 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 programs | 18 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 program | 8 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 10 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 10 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 4 programs | 39 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 1 program | 12 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 1 program | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 12 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 15 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 14 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 1 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 13 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 programs | 49 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 1 program | 7 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 5 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 8 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 program | 9 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 20 |
| Business [+] | 2 programs (2 online) | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 program (1 online) | 10 |
| Accounting | 1 program (1 online) | 17 |
| Total | 22 programs (3 online) | 186 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 11 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 program | 11 |
| Library Science [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 2 programs | 17 |
| Building Construction Technology | 1 program | 11 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 1 program | 6 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 17 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 2 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 15 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 7 programs | 76 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1 program | 12 |
| Medical Reception/Receptionist | 1 program | 3 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 6 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1 program | 2 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 0 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other) | 1 program | 1 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 52 |
| Business [+] | 3 programs (3 online) | 20 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program (1 online) | 16 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program (1 online) | 3 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Total | 16 programs (4 online) | 142 |
Western Dakota Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1983 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Student Population
At Western Dakota Technical College, there are total 1,267 students. By gender, there are 551 men and 716 women students at Western Dakota Tech. The next table summarizes the student population at Western Dakota Tech.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,267 | 551 | 716 |
| American Indian/Native American | 99 | 42 | 57 |
| Asian | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Black/African American | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 1,026 | 441 | 585 |
| Two More | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| Un-Known | 25 | 12 | 13 |