Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mount Marty University
Western Dakota Technical College$43,884$40,189$20,5000.47
Lake Area Technical College$42,160$44,218$17,6000.42
Southeast Technical College$38,446$44,548$17,0380.44
Mitchell Technical College$38,287$16,8560.44
National American University-Rapid City$37,827$31,3350.83
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in South Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
$8,008$43,884$20,500
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
$6,718$42,160$17,600
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls
$7,650$38,446$17,038
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell
$7,524$38,287$16,856
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
$16,065$37,827$31,335

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Mount Marty University, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.