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2023 Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Construction Trades 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in South Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in South Dakota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in South Dakota
Check out the construction trades programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top South Dakota Trade Schools in Construction Trades
Our analysis found Mitchell Technical College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
The excellent programs at Southeast Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in South Dakota. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Dakota Technical Institute is a great place for construction trades students. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.
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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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 3 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.