Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$12,670Average net price / year
54%Graduation rate
$40,240Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$15,000Median debt at graduation
753Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,294
- Total cost of attendance
- $18,845
- Room & board
- $8,150
- Books & supplies
- $800
- Average net price
- $12,670
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,071
- $30–48k
- $10,543
- $48–75k
- $14,003
- $75–110k
- $18,657
- $110k+
- $18,845
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- First-year retention
- 67%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $36,971
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,240
- Median debt (graduates)
- $15,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 41%
Programs: what graduates earn
17 of 41 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 20 | $44,614 | $8,250 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 56 | $43,884 | $12,720 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 6 | $32,951 | $6,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 10 | $22,074 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | $53,185 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 24 | $36,793 | $9,500 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | $54,737 | $15,176 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 13 | $46,378 | $20,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 7 | $41,303 | $12,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | $40,418 | $14,750 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 27 | $38,031 | $12,483 |
| Precision Metal Working | 23 | $37,717 | $12,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | $27,459 | $15,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | $24,503 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $33,161 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 21 | $55,671 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | $41,947 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 753
- Part-time
- 32%
- Women / men
- 55% / 45%
- White
- 73%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $61,434 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 57%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.wdt.edu
- Also known as
- Western Dakota Tech
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 1% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 3% of degrees
- Construction Trades – 10% of degrees
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies – 11% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Western Dakota Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $12,670 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,294 and the full cost of attendance is $18,845.
How much do Western Dakota Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $40,240 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Rapid City
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD · Public · 2,071 students |
$20,183 | 80% | 53% | $72,257 |
| National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · 764 students |
$31,062 | — | 0% | $37,325 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · 80 students |
$18,146 | — | 79% | $23,641 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit · 66 students |
$19,694 | — | 88% | $29,547 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.