Is Southeast Technical College worth it?
Southeast Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (midsize city). It awarded 1,006 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, business and computer programming.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,241
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,289
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,709
Average net price
$17,400
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
1,006
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
2,310
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $37,383 | $49,039 | 64 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $62,601 | $69,169 | 37 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $46,262 | $60,041 | 34 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Undergraduate certificate | $48,494 | $53,067 | 31 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $73,361 | $68,264 | 30 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $42,439 | $59,057 | 28 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $44,850 | $51,789 | 23 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $38,446 | $55,993 | 22 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | $53,874 | $48,859 | 21 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | $46,959 | $54,950 | 21 |
| Marketing | Associate | $39,617 | $51,327 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $49,560 | $53,522 | 16 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | $45,576 | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | N/A | $38,597 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 106 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 88 |
| Public Health, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 46 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 39 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 34 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 28 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | Associate | 27 |
| Electrician | Associate | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 32% | 4,658 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 1,631 |
| Finance and Insurance | 10% | 1,426 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 1,313 |
| Construction | 6% | 847 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 844 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% | 624 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 538 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southeast 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