Culinary programs in South Dakota
5 culinary programs at 3 South Dakota schools are in the federal data.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | Sisseton, SD | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a culinary school in South Dakota
There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
- What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Is an externship or paid stage included?
- Are knives and uniforms included in the price?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying culinary program in South Dakota?
No program in this state reports earnings in the current data, so compare cost, completion and local job postings instead.
How many culinary programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 5 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in South Dakota.