Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Sinte Gleska University
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinte Gleska University | — | — | — | — |
| Western Dakota Technical College | $43,884 | $40,189 | $20,500 | 0.47 |
| Lake Area Technical College | $42,160 | $44,218 | $17,600 | 0.42 |
| Southeast Technical College | $38,446 | $44,548 | $17,038 | 0.44 |
| Mitchell Technical College | $38,287 | — | $16,856 | 0.44 |
| National American University-Rapid City | $37,827 | — | $31,335 | 0.83 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in South Dakota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Dakota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 Sinte Gleska University, approximately 52% 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.