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Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell, South Dakota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 990 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$13,460
cheaper than 23% of comparable schools
Completion rate
73%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yr)
$50,743
$3,769.9 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Mitchell Technical College is a public institution in Mitchell, SD, that primarily awards associate degrees. With 990 students on campus, the school offers programs in agriculture, radio and TV, and computer management. The average annual net price after aid is $13,460.

What to know

The 73% completion rate suggests a majority of students finish their training. However, the median student debt at completion is $12,000, which is higher than the single-year net price. Typical earnings vary by major, ranging from $35,274 to $55,964 two years after graduation.

Net price is 9% below the South Dakota median ($14,720) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 32% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degree$38,289
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degree$35,274
Plant Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationassociate degree$55,964
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$39,729
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$25,194
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,798
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$44,170
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$50,856
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degree$30,771
Geography and Cartographyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Geography and Cartographyassociate degree$37,568
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$49,667
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$46,087
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degree$39,009
Construction Trades, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$32,772
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$26,121
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$25,372
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$51,169
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$27,874
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels does Mitchell Technical College offer?
The school offers associate degrees in Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Production Operations, Plant Sciences, Radio/Television/Digital Communication, and Computer/IT Administration. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Agricultural Business and Management and Computer/IT Administration.
How much do graduates in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for this program are reported as $55,964.
What is the completion rate and student debt situation?
A solid 73% of students complete their education. The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $13,460.
Is Mitchell Technical College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Mitchell, SD.
What is the typical student debt for a graduate?
The median student debt at completion is $12,000.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 219189. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.