Dental Assisting programs in South Dakota
5 dental assisting programs at 4 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $37,325 one year after completion, 4% above the national median of $35,858. Median borrower debt is $6,766.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 20 | $38,826 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 6 | $35,824 | – | – |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 20 | not reported | $8,031 | $91 |
*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 dental assisting school in South Dakota
Dental assisting rules are set by each state's dental board; some states allow on-the-job training while others require a program, a registration or an exam.
- Does this program satisfy my state's dental board rules?
- Does it prepare me for the national DANB exam?
- How many clinical hours are included?
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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 dental assisting program in South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Lake Area Technical College leads at $38,826 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many dental assisting programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 5 certificate or associate programs in this field at 4 schools in South Dakota.