CNA & LPN programs in South Dakota
6 CNA & LPN programs at 5 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $47,904 one year after completion, 4% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $15,698.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 56 | $50,533 | $21,104 | $240 |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 90 | $47,904 | $15,271 | $174 |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 110 | $43,890 | $16,125 | $183 |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 22 | not reported | $11,625 | $132 |
| Sinte Gleska University | Mission, SD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Sinte Gleska University | Mission, SD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 1 | 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 CNA & LPN school in South Dakota
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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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 CNA & LPN program in South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Western Dakota Technical College leads at $50,533 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 6 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in South Dakota.