Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, Mitchell Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 990 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,743 ten years after enrollment, which is 25% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 73.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.23x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,460 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Agricultural Sciences, Building Construction, Practical Nursing, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,743
Graduation Rate
73.7%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$13,460
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.88x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.23x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
990
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
85.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,524
Pell Grant Rate
32.3%
Federal Loan Rate
42.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,750
Income $30K–$48K
$10,505
Income $48K–$75K
$12,945
Income $110K+
$16,493
Student Demographics
Women
30.4%
White
88.2%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
71.4%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (37)
Associate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $70,539 | 57 |
| Agricultural Sciences | $59,256 | 27 |
| Building Construction | $49,323 | 26 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 20 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 19 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $52,992 | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $73,027 | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $38,363 | 16 |
| Agricultural Production | $49,700 | 15 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $69,949 | 15 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 15 |
| Plant Sciences | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $55,970 | 14 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $59,442 | 11 |
| Public Administration | $48,479 | 10 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | $40,788 | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | $43,569 | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $80,956 | 81 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 18 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 8 |
| Construction Trades, Other | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Security & Protective Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
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