Is Mitchell Technical College worth it?
Mitchell Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Mitchell, South Dakota (small town). It awarded 522 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in lineworker; electrician; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,366
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,865
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,743
Average net price
$13,460
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
522
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
990
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $60,565 | $80,956 | 78 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate | $49,794 | $70,539 | 64 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate | $40,871 | $49,700 | 43 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $58,960 | $73,027 | 34 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate | $37,485 | $49,323 | 27 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $40,475 | $43,569 | 27 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $35,074 | $38,363 | 26 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $50,348 | $52,992 | 23 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $38,287 | N/A | 23 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Associate | $55,301 | $59,256 | 20 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $72,319 | $69,949 | 19 |
| Geography and Cartography | Associate | $41,879 | N/A | 19 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $50,685 | N/A | 18 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $44,032 | N/A | 18 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | $35,070 | $48,479 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lineworker | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 92 |
| Electrician | Associate | 50 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 21 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | Associate | 18 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Associate | 18 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | Associate | 17 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 16 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 16 |
| Building Construction Technology/Technician | Associate | 14 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24% | 1,580 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 618 |
| Utilities | 8% | 502 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 498 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7% | 437 |
| Information | 6% | 375 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 258 |
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Sources: federal figures for Mitchell Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page