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Sinte Gleska University
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,714 · Average net price: $4,047
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CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in South Dakota
There are 5 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 5 schools in South Dakota in federal College Scorecard data. 5 are at public schools; 5 offer a certificate and 1 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $7,854 a year (from 5 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $35,901 (3 programs reporting). Most programs are in Mission (1), Mitchell (1), Rapid City (1). We also track 4 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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Mitchell Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,854 · Average net price: $9,749
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Western Dakota Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,526 · Average net price: $11,390 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $40,832
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Southeast Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,365 · Average net price: $15,616 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,552
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Lake Area Technical College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,622 · Average net price: $15,278 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,901
School website ↗College Scorecard data
Frequently asked questions
How many cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs are in South Dakota?
We found 5 certificate or associate programs at 5 schools in South Dakota in College Scorecard data, 5 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs in South Dakota?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Sinte Gleska University (Mission, $4,714); Lake Area Technical College (Watertown, $7,622); Mitchell Technical College (Mitchell, $7,854). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.