Welding Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 4 schools with welding programs in this directory: 4 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 125 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lake Area Technical College, Southeast Technical College and Western Dakota Technical College.

4
Schools with this program
125
Graduates last year

All 4 welding schools in South Dakota

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Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,622
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,506
Type
Public

Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,526
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,004
Type
Public

Common questions

Are there public welding programs in South Dakota?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Lake Area Technical College, Southeast Technical College, Western Dakota Technical College and Mitchell Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.