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Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, South Dakota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 990 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$13,460
cheaper than 23% of comparable schools
Completion rate
73%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$50,743
earns ~$3,769.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Mitchell Technical College is a public school in Mitchell, SD that mainly awards associate degrees. With 990 students, it offers training in fields like HVAC, electrical work, and allied health. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $13,460, while the median student debt at completion is $12,000. A 73% completion rate suggests most enrolled students finish their programs, though transfer-outs may not be included in that figure. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $50,743.

Net price is 9% below the South Dakota median ($14,720) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 32% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$51,169
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$49,667
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$46,087
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$32,772
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$25,372
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$25,194
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 33 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationassociate degree$55,964
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$50,856
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$44,170
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,798
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$39,729
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degree$39,009
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degree$38,289
Geography and Cartographyassociate degree$37,568
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degree$35,274
Human Services, Generalassociate degree$30,771
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$27,874
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$26,121
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Plant Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Geography and Cartographyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Electrical and Power Transmission, Vehicle Maintenance, Medical Assisting, and Culinary Arts. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission and HVAC maintenance.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
Graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associate degree program typically earn a median of $51,169 two years after completion.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The school reports a 73% completion rate based on official data, which reflects the percentage of students who finish.
Is Mitchell Technical College a public or private institution?
It is a public school located in Mitchell, SD.
How does student debt compare to the cost of attendance?
The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $13,460. These figures measure different financial aspects and should not be compared directly.

Other options in South Dakota

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown$15,97972.7%$45,473
Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls$17,40062.7%$46,709
Western Dakota Technical CollegeRapid City$12,67047%$40,240
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 219189. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.