Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 82 awards in the trades we track: welding, electrician, diesel mechanic, auto mechanic, machining and CNC, HVAC, plumbing, construction trades.
- Address
- 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703
Open in Maps - Website
- www.wdt.edu
- Phone
- (605) 718-2400
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 753
- Also known as
- Western Dakota Tech
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (15); Associate degree (10) | 25 |
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Associate degree (19) | 19 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Associate degree (12) | 12 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Associate degree (9) | 9 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (3); Associate degree (4) | 7 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Associate degree (5) | 5 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Technology/Plumber (46.0503) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (3) | 3 |
| Construction Trades | Building Construction Technology/Technician (46.0415) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (2) | 2 |
| Industrial Maintenance | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0303) | No completions reported | 0 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $8,526 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $17,763 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $11,390 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Associate degree | n/a | $58,114 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | $48,464 n=33 | $55,573 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $51,802 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Associate degree | $43,004 n=18 | $51,097 | $14,911 |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 58%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $46,591
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $14,147
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 219480. How we build this list.