2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota

Our 2023 rankings named Dakota State University the best school in South Dakota for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Madison, South Dakota, the small public school awarded 353 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from South Dakota pay an average of $9,633 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Dakota State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,735. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Dakota State accumulate an average of $23,873 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dakota State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#2

Mount Marty University

Yankton, South Dakota

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mount Marty University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mount Marty is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Yankton, South Dakota. It awarded 118 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Mount Marty, expect to pay an average of $31,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mount Marty accumulate an average of $25,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Mount Marty, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota list. This fairly large public school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 2,023 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Dakota State is $9,299. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,809. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,083 in student loans.

South Dakota State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

Out of the 6 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Dakota landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,293 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $9,432 in tuition and fees if they attend USD full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,942. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,673 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at USD, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

National American University - Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend National American University - Rapid City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Dakota list. Rapid City, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 153 students in 2021-2022.

National American University - Rapid City does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,065. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,720 in loans while pursuing their degree.

National American University - Rapid City is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#6

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

University of Sioux Falls landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 434 students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,290 to cover tuition and fees at University of Sioux Falls. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,347 in loans while pursuing their degree.

University of Sioux Falls does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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