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Construction Trades Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 250 students earned their Construction Trades degrees in SD.

A Construction Trades major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in South Dakota

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 136
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 109
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 109
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
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Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 19,980 people employed in jobs related to a construction trades degree, compared to 5,877,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in South Dakota

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $39,660 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in South Dakota that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Mitchell Technical College

Mitchell
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,981 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#2

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,573 a year.

#3

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. This public school has an average net price of $13,301. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#4

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,591 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#5

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
1,251 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,588 a year.

Construction Trades Careers in SD

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 13% $41,700
Glaziers 12% $40,580
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 11% $46,790
Construction and Building Inspectors 10% $48,120
Floor Layers 10% $35,320
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 10% $41,980
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 10% $36,730
Roofers 9% $30,380
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $43,590
Tile and Marble Setters 9% $34,780
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 9% $61,270
Maintenance and Repair Workers 9% $36,310
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 9% $69,400
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 9% $50,900
Earth Drillers 8% $41,780
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 8% $33,390
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 8% $38,940
Carpenters 7% $35,230
Electricians 4% $44,560
Construction and Maintenance Painters 3% $33,080
Insulation Workers 0% $35,420
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $0
Mechanical Insulation Workers 0% $0
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 0% $32,820
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 0% $76,980
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -14% $39,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 214
Precision Production 51
Transportation & Materials Moving 18
Personal & Culinary Services 2

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