Job training programs in Rapid City, South Dakota
43 programs in 27 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
6 schools offer these programs with classes in the Rapid City area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
All job training programs in South Dakota, including online programs
All 43 job training programs in the Rapid City area
Accounting and bookkeeping classes 3
All accounting and bookkeeping programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Accounting | AAS | Campus (62 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,500Price if you pay yourself$17,732Program website, Accounting | AAS | Campus (62 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Accounting | AAS | Campus (62 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,115
- Length
- 64 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,750
- Students counted
- 95
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,732
Bookkeeping | Diploma | Campus (30 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,580Program website, Bookkeeping | Diploma | Campus (30 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Bookkeeping | Diploma | Campus (30 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,643
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,580
Office and Accounting Assistant
Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
Rapid City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,250Program website, Office and Accounting Assistant at Career Learning Center of the Black HillsMore details about Office and Accounting Assistant at Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,250
Phlebotomy training 3
All phlebotomy programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Phlebotomy | UpSkill | In-Person (18 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,1483 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Phlebotomy | UpSkill | In-Person (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Phlebotomy | UpSkill | In-Person (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,287
- Students counted
- 25
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,148
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant | Diploma | Hybrid (31 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,800Price if you pay yourself$8,5663 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant | Diploma | Hybrid (31 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant | Diploma | Hybrid (31 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,958
- Length
- 32 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,033
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,566
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Phlebotomy | UpSkill | Hybrid (18 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,493Program website, Phlebotomy | UpSkill | Hybrid (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Phlebotomy | UpSkill | Hybrid (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,493
Plumbing school 3
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Plumbing Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (30 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,580Program website, Plumbing Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (30 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Plumbing Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (30 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,514
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,580
Plumbing Technology | UpSkill | In-Person (18 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,590School website, Plumbing Technology | UpSkill | In-Person (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Plumbing Technology | UpSkill | In-Person (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,908
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,590
Plumbing Technology | UpSkill | Hybrid (18 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,148School website, Plumbing Technology | UpSkill | Hybrid (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Plumbing Technology | UpSkill | Hybrid (18 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,046
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,148
Welding classes 3
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Welding & Fabrication | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,200Price if you pay yourself$18,876Program website, Welding & Fabrication | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Welding & Fabrication | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,800
- Length
- 64 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,854
- Students counted
- 105
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,876
Welding and Fabrication | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,800Price if you pay yourself$10,296Program website, Welding and Fabrication | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Welding and Fabrication | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,707
- Length
- 32 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,306
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,296
Structural Welding Technologies | Certificate | In-person
Great Plains Welding Academy
Rapid City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,200More details about Structural Welding Technologies | Certificate | In-person at Great Plains Welding Academy
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,200
Administrative assistant training 2
All administrative assistant programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Business Office Professional | Diploma | Hybrid (30 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,580Program website, Business Office Professional | Diploma | Hybrid (30 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Business Office Professional | Diploma | Hybrid (30 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,574
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,580
Administrative Office Assistant
Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
Rapid City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,000Program website, Administrative Office Assistant at Career Learning Center of the Black HillsMore details about Administrative Office Assistant at Career Learning Center of the Black Hills
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,000
Barber school 2
All barber programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Barber Studies
South Dakota Barber College, LLC
Rapid City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,100Price if you pay yourself$18,50014 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Barber Studies at South Dakota Barber College, LLCMore details about Barber Studies at South Dakota Barber College, LLC
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,270
- Length
- 38 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,350
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 14
Barber | Cosmetology to Barber Crossover
South Dakota Barber College, LLC
Rapid City
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,8503 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Barber | Cosmetology to Barber Crossover at South Dakota Barber College, LLCMore details about Barber | Cosmetology to Barber Crossover at South Dakota Barber College, LLC
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,900
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,850
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
CDL training 2
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Commercial Driver's License | Class A | Campus
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,700Price if you pay yourself$4,50019 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Driver's License | Class A | Campus at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Commercial Driver's License | Class A | Campus at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,926
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 96
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Commercial Driver's License | Class B | Campus
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$52,800Price if you pay yourself$2,200Program website, Commercial Driver's License | Class B | Campus at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Commercial Driver's License | Class B | Campus at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,199
- Length
- 2 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,200
CNC machinist training 2
All CNC machinist programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Precision Machining Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (42 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,012Program website, Precision Machining Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (42 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Precision Machining Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (42 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,624
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,012
Drafting and Machining Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,448Program website, Drafting and Machining Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Drafting and Machining Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,879
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,448
Diesel mechanic training 2
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Diesel Technology | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$57,300Price if you pay yourself$18,876Program website, Diesel Technology | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology | AAS | Hybrid (66 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,313
- Length
- 64 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $13,351
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,876
Diesel Technology // Industrial Maintenance | AAS | Campus (64 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$18,304Program website, Diesel Technology // Industrial Maintenance | AAS | Campus (64 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Diesel Technology // Industrial Maintenance | AAS | Campus (64 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $13,589
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,304
Electrician training 2
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Electrical Trades | AAS | Campus (77 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,200Price if you pay yourself$22,022Program website, Electrical Trades | AAS | Campus (77 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Electrical Trades | AAS | Campus (77 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,560
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $8,110
- Students counted
- 93
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $22,022
Electrician Training
AETech Inc.
Rapid City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,100Price if you pay yourself$10,0739 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Electrician Training at AETech Inc.
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,266
- Length
- 17 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $527
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,073
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
EMT classes 2
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Paramedic | AAS | Hybrid (63 credits)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$18,018Program website, Paramedic | AAS | Hybrid (63 credits) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Paramedic | AAS | Hybrid (63 credits) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 13%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 76 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,734
- Students counted
- 97
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,018
EMT/Pre-Paramedic | UpSkill | Campus
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,148Program website, EMT/Pre-Paramedic | UpSkill | Campus at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about EMT/Pre-Paramedic | UpSkill | Campus at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,148
IT training 2
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Computer Science // Information Technology | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,700Price if you pay yourself$19,734Program website, Computer Science // Information Technology | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Computer Science // Information Technology | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,175
- Length
- 64 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,395
- Students counted
- 102
- Earned a year, estimated
- $12,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,734
Computer Science // Information Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,296Program website, Computer Science // Information Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Computer Science // Information Technology | Diploma | Hybrid (36 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,962
- Students counted
- 40
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,296
Auto mechanic classes 1
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Automotive Technology | AAS | Campus (68 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,448Program website, Automotive Technology | AAS | Campus (68 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology | AAS | Campus (68 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $15,175
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,448
Business administration programs 1
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Business - Entrepreneurship | Certificate | Hybrid
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,590Program website, Business - Entrepreneurship | Certificate | Hybrid at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Business - Entrepreneurship | Certificate | Hybrid at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $982
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,590
AutoCAD and drafting courses 1
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Architectural & Engineering Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$13,100Price if you pay yourself$19,448Program website, Architectural & Engineering Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Architectural & Engineering Technology | AAS | Hybrid (68 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,269
- Length
- 64 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,802
- Students counted
- 62
- Earned a year, estimated
- $13,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,448
Construction training programs 1
All construction programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Construction Technology | Diploma | Hybrid
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,296Program website, Construction Technology | Diploma | Hybrid at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Construction Technology | Diploma | Hybrid at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,066
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,296
Cosmetology school 1
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Cosmetology | Certificate | In-person
Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,100Price if you pay yourself$15,750Program website, Cosmetology | Certificate | In-person at Paul Mitchell The School Rapid CityMore details about Cosmetology | Certificate | In-person at Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,281
- Length
- 43 weeks, 35 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,700
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,750
Criminal justice programs 1
All criminal justice programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Criminal Justice // Law Enforcement Emphasis | AAS | Hybrid (63 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,800Price if you pay yourself$18,018Program website, Criminal Justice // Law Enforcement Emphasis | AAS | Hybrid (63 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Criminal Justice // Law Enforcement Emphasis | AAS | Hybrid (63 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,206
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,633
- Students counted
- 80
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,018
Dental assistant programs 1
All dental assistant programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Dental Assisting | Certificate | In-person
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,220Program website, Dental Assisting | Certificate | In-person at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Dental Assisting | Certificate | In-person at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 44 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,692
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,220
Hospitality management programs 1
All hospitality management programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
Business // Hospitality | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,154Program website, Business // Hospitality | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Business // Hospitality | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 42 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,317
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,154
HVAC training 1
All HVAC training programs in South Dakota, with typical prices and results
HVAC/R Technology | AAS | Hybrid (62 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,200Price if you pay yourself$17,732Program website, HVAC/R Technology | AAS | Hybrid (62 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about HVAC/R Technology | AAS | Hybrid (62 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,553
- Length
- 64 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,167
- Students counted
- 48
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,732
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Electrical Trades - Autonomous Equipment Technician | Certificate | Hy-brid
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,395Program website, Electrical Trades - Autonomous Equipment Technician | Certificate | Hy-brid at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Electrical Trades - Autonomous Equipment Technician | Certificate | Hy-brid at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,386
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,395
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Licensed Practical Nurse | Hybrid (45 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,100Price if you pay yourself$12,8704 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse | Hybrid (45 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Licensed Practical Nurse | Hybrid (45 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,281
- Length
- 48 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,113
- Students counted
- 149
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,870
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
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Medical Assisting | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,154Program website, Medical Assisting | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assisting | Diploma | Hybrid (39 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,964
- Students counted
- 44
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,154
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Medical Laboratory Technician | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$59,900Price if you pay yourself$19,734Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician | AAS | Hybrid (69 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,984
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,734
- Students counted
- 63
- Earned a year, estimated
- $59,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,734
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Registered Nurse | AAS | Hybrid (41 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$73,900Price if you pay yourself$11,726Program website, Registered Nurse | AAS | Hybrid (41 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Registered Nurse | AAS | Hybrid (41 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,468
- Length
- 48 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,480
- Students counted
- 96
- Earned a year, estimated
- $73,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,726
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Surgical Technology | AAS | Hybrid (60 credit hours)
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,900Price if you pay yourself$17,160Program website, Surgical Technology | AAS | Hybrid (60 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical CollegeMore details about Surgical Technology | AAS | Hybrid (60 credit hours) at Western Dakota Technical College
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- Left out
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,214
- Length
- 64 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,174
- Students counted
- 69
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,160
Each program shows its own figures as the school reported them. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Rapid City may offer more. How these figures are made
Where the Rapid City job training numbers come from
Which Rapid City programs are counted?
Programs with classes in the Rapid City area that the state they're in approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Online programs are on the state pages. Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Rapid City offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
How reliable are the South Dakota figures?
We leave out the share working 6 months later for South Dakota: its rates sit far below every other state's.
Sources for the funding facts about job training in Rapid City
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List