Western Dakota Technical College Career Programs

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.

  • Tuition & Fees: $8,008
  • Number of Programs: 40 programs

Western Dakota Tech 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Western Dakota Technical College are $8,008. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.01% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Western Dakota Technical College
TuitionFees
2018-2019$3,451$4,197
2019-2020$3,630$4,624
2020-2021$3,388$4,886
2021-2022$3,472$4,860
2022-2023$3,472$4,861
2023-2024$8,008-

Who Accredits Western Dakota Technical College

Western Dakota Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1983 - Current[Estimated Date]).

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 Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2 programs 2
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management1 program 1
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 7
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 17
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology1 program 9
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 8
Library Science [+] 1 program (1 online)3
Library and Archives Assisting1 program (1 online)3
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 18
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 10
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 8
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 10
Electrician1 program 10
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 39
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 12
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 12
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 15
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 14
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 1
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 49
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 7
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 5
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 20
Business [+] 2 programs (2 online)27
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)10
Accounting1 program (1 online)17
Total22 programs (3 online)186
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 11
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 11
Library Science [+] 1 program (1 online)1
Library and Archives Assisting1 program (1 online)1
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 17
Building Construction Technology1 program 11
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 17
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 2
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs 76
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 12
Medical Reception/Receptionist1 program 3
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 6
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 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 Training1 program 52
Business [+] 3 programs (3 online)20
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)16
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program (1 online)3
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 program (1 online)1
Total16 programs (4 online)142

Student Population

At Western Dakota Technical College, there are total 1,267 students. Among them, 242 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 551 men and 716 women students at Western Dakota Tech. Next table summarizes the student population at Western Dakota Tech.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Western Dakota Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,267551716
American Indian/Native American994257
Asian17710
Black/African American13103
Hispanic341816
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander413
White1,026441585
Two More492029
Un-Known251213
Student Population in Online Programs at Western Dakota Tech
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,267242298727

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