Guide To South Dakota Colleges & Universities
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You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
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Aberdeen
Belle Fourche
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Blackhawk
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Britton
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Custer
Dakota Dunes
Dell Rapids
Elk Point
Flandreau
Groton
Harrisburg
Hartford
Lead
Lennox
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Milbank
Mitchell
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Parkston
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Tea
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Volga
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Webster
Yankton
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Private Colleges & Universities in South Dakota
Of the 24 schools in South Dakota, 12 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 11,112 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 4,310 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,881 that were offered online.
Franklin University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$9,577
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in South Dakota. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
National American University-Rapid City
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
All
2020 Tuition
$15,000
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
National American University-Rapid City is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at National American University-Rapid City. In 2020, 281 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 163 associate degrees, 140 master's degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,434
Part Time: 1,159
Full Time: 275
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
608
Associate: 163
Bachelor's: 281
Master's: 140
Doctoral: 24
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Online Degrees6080
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Augustana University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$33,960
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Augustana University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Augustana University. In 2020, 530 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 160 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,765
Part Time: 55
Full Time: 1,710
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
690
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 530
Master's: 160
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Online Degrees128562
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Sinte Gleska University
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$3,154
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Sinte Gleska University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Sinte Gleska University. In 2020, 43 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 18 bachelor's degrees, 8 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
511
Part Time: 310
Full Time: 201
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
69
Associate: 43
Bachelor's: 18
Master's: 8
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees069
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
All
2020 Tuition
$6,075
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
No
National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension. In 2020, 28 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
101
Part Time: 86
Full Time: 15
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
36
Associate: 8
Bachelor's: 28
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Online Degrees360
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Dakota Wesleyan University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$28,750
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Dakota Wesleyan University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota Wesleyan University. In 2020, 173 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 27 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
719
Part Time: 91
Full Time: 628
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
201
Associate: 1
Bachelor's: 173
Master's: 27
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Online Degrees28173
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Presentation College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$21,375
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Presentation College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Presentation College. In 2020, 156 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 11 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
555
Part Time: 196
Full Time: 359
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
174
Associate: 11
Bachelor's: 156
Master's: 7
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
Online Degrees10965
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Sioux Falls Seminary
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
All
2020 Tuition
N/A
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Sioux Falls Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Sioux Falls Seminary. In 2020, 29 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
0
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 0
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
35
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 29
Doctoral: 6
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Online Degrees350
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Sioux Falls
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$18,910
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of Sioux Falls is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Sioux Falls. In 2020, 401 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 163 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,349
Part Time: 143
Full Time: 1,206
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
569
Associate: 5
Bachelor's: 401
Master's: 163
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Online Degrees264305
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
National American University-Watertown
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$15,000
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
No
National American University-Watertown is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at National American University-Watertown. In 2020, 5 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 5 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
69
Part Time: 60
Full Time: 9
2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
10
Associate: 5
Bachelor's: 5
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees010
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Mount Marty University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$28,126
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Mount Marty University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mount Marty University. In 2020, 132 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 33 associate degrees, 25 master's degrees, and 34 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
601
Part Time: 82
Full Time: 519
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
224
Associate: 33
Bachelor's: 132
Master's: 25
Doctoral: 34
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Online Degrees18206
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
National American University-Sioux Falls
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$15,000
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
No
National American University-Sioux Falls is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at National American University-Sioux Falls. In 2020, 16 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
153
Part Time: 117
Full Time: 36
2018 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
21
Associate: 5
Bachelor's: 16
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees021
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Public Colleges & Universities in South Dakota
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in South Dakota. About 24,247 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 7,041 degrees were completed at public colleges in South Dakota. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Oglala Lakota College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$2,684
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Oglala Lakota College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Oglala Lakota College. In 2020, 107 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 64 bachelor's degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,224
Part Time: 518
Full Time: 706
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
174
Associate: 107
Bachelor's: 64
Master's: 3
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0174
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$10,770
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. In 2020, 417 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 86 master's degrees, and 15 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,125
Part Time: 264
Full Time: 1,861
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
521
Associate: 3
Bachelor's: 417
Master's: 86
Doctoral: 15
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Online Degrees34487
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Northern State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$8,750
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Northern State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northern State University. In 2020, 277 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 18 associate degrees, 66 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
1,383
Part Time: 208
Full Time: 1,175
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
361
Associate: 18
Bachelor's: 277
Master's: 66
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Online Degrees121240
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of South Dakota
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$9,332
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
University of South Dakota is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of South Dakota. In 2020, 1,403 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 27 associate degrees, 567 master's degrees, and 251 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
5,998
Part Time: 1,155
Full Time: 4,843
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,248
Associate: 27
Bachelor's: 1,403
Master's: 567
Doctoral: 251
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
52%
Online Degrees1,1621,086
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Dakota State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$9,536
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Dakota State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dakota State University. In 2020, 368 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 52 associate degrees, 123 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,067
Part Time: 596
Full Time: 1,471
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
559
Associate: 52
Bachelor's: 368
Master's: 123
Doctoral: 16
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
81%
Online Degrees455104
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Black Hills State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$9,009
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Black Hills State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Black Hills State University. In 2020, 406 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 42 associate degrees, 67 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
2,416
Part Time: 543
Full Time: 1,873
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
515
Associate: 42
Bachelor's: 406
Master's: 67
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Online Degrees153362
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
South Dakota State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$9,114
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
South Dakota State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at South Dakota State University. In 2020, 2,029 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 87 associate degrees, 382 master's degrees, and 165 doctoral degrees were earned.
UG Enrollment
9,034
Part Time: 1,073
Full Time: 7,961
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,663
Associate: 87
Bachelor's: 2,029
Master's: 382
Doctoral: 165
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Online Degrees8191,844
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Community Colleges in South Dakota
There are 5 community colleges in South Dakota where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 5,825 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in South Dakota, and about 1,745 associate degrees were completed. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Western Dakota Technical College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$8,254
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Western Dakota Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
858
Part Time: 265
Full Time: 593
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
202
Associate: 202
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Online Degrees26176
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$4,510
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Sisseton Wahpeton College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
115
Part Time: 31
Full Time: 84
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
16
Associate: 16
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees016
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Mitchell Technical College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$6,944
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Mitchell Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
977
Part Time: 137
Full Time: 840
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
308
Associate: 308
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Online Degrees20288
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Lake Area Technical College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$5,514
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Lake Area Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
1,816
Part Time: 313
Full Time: 1,503
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
605
Associate: 605
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Online Degrees204401
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Southeast Technical College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$6,448
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Southeast Technical College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
UG Enrollment
2,059
Part Time: 713
Full Time: 1,346
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
614
Associate: 614
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
Online Degrees222392
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
South Dakota Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in South Dakota? What's the South Dakota job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 449,246 jobs in South Dakota. From 2020-2021, job growth in South Dakota was above the national average, at 0.9%. There were 53,920 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in South Dakota do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $15.58.
# of Jobs (2021)
449,246
% of Change (20-21)
+0.9%
National Avg: +0.8%
Median Earnings
$15.58/hr
National Avg: $16.88/hr
Annual Openings
53,920