490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD · Public, 4-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 9
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $2,684
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $24,373
Trade Schools in South Dakota
6 schools in South Dakota reported graduates in at least one skilled trade for 2023-24, 711 awards in all. Another 25 CDL training locations are on the FMCSA registry.
Schools by trade
| Trade | Schools | Grads 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Schools | 3 | 51 |
| Welding Schools | 3 | 125 |
| Electrician Schools | 4 | 116 |
| Plumbing Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Auto Mechanic Schools | 4 | 61 |
| Auto Body and Collision Schools | 2 | 39 |
| Diesel Mechanic Schools | 3 | 114 |
| Construction Trade Schools | 5 | 34 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator Schools | 1 | 29 |
| Lineworker Schools | 1 | 94 |
| Aviation Maintenance Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Machining and CNC Schools | 3 | 22 |
Cities
All 6 schools
1800 E. Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 203
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,854
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $51,994
800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 82
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $8,526
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $46,591
2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 150
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $8,365
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $51,280
12572 BIA Rd 700, Sisseton, SD · Public, 4-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 3
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,330
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $30,641
1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 264
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,622
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $48,729
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. How we build this list.