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5 schools in South Dakota offer diesel mechanics-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor in South Dakota train diesel mechanics apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups diesel mechanics with automotive technology and aviation maintenance — schools below may offer any of these.
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle | public | $1,895 | 19.2% | $22,517 |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell | public | $13,460 | 73% | $50,743 |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City | public | $12,670 | 47% | $40,240 |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | public | $15,979 | 72.7% | $45,473 |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls | public | $17,400 | 62.7% | $46,709 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
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