by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Western Dakota Technical College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Western Dakota Technical College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 654 undergraduate (654 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Western Dakota Technical College.
These majors at Western Dakota Technical College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $43,713 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $40,832 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $40,177 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $38,609 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $38,018 |
The majors at Western Dakota Technical College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 327 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
54 | $40,832 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
34 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 15 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other. |
15 | $40,177 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
13 | $43,713 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Reception/Receptionist. |
9 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
15 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
8 | $27,875 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
5 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
4 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Digital Marketing. |
3 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
32 | $38,018 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
21 | $38,609 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 25 | $34,470 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
19 | $37,211 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
3 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
11 | $37,098 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
9 | $37,382 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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