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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, construction trades was ranked 2nd in South Dakota. In fact, 250 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in South Dakota to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota
Check out the construction trades associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top South Dakota Trade Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our analysis found Mitchell Technical College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a associate degree in South Dakota. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
Out of the 4 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the # 2 spot on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southeast Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota list. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Western Dakota Technical Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in South Dakota. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.
Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 605 |
| Minnesota | 1,185 |
| Iowa | 402 |
| North Dakota | 99 |
| Missouri | 295 |
| Nebraska | 412 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Construction Trades
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Construction | 1,813 |
| Masonry | 284 |
| Other Construction | 190 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.