At a glance
Average net price
$17,400
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.8%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,310
In-state tuition
$7,650
Out-of-state tuition
$7,650
Cost of attendance
$20,272
Median earnings (10y)
$46,709
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
12 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (34%), stem (26%), trades & services (22%).
- STEM26%
- Health34%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts0%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services22%
- Health professions33.8%~781 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.2%~374 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science14.4%~333 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech11.6%~269 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture3.6%~83 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 198 | $34,552 | $17,038 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 116 | $32,984 | $20,875 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 115 | $55,861 | $23,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | Undergraduate certificate | 102 | — | $15,095 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 99 | $52,979 | $28,239 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 87 | $41,144 | $12,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 82 | $42,491 | $17,756 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | $42,174 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 53 | $39,136 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 48 | $33,126 | $23,746 |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 45 | $32,909 | $16,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Associate's | 43 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 41 | $29,822 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate's | 37 | $29,253 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 34 | $35,402 | $12,000 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 30 | $39,854 | $14,827 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 26 | $48,729 | — |
| Public Health. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 20 | $54,309 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 19 | $41,638 | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 18 | $40,200 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 16 | $22,981 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 15 | $48,763 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 15 | $40,269 | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 9 | $39,486 | $19,725 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Southeast Technical College
Southeast Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,310 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Southeast Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,400 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $7,650 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $20,272 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.8%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,709 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Southeast Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (34% of credentials), stem (26% of credentials), trades & services (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (city), Southeast Technical College draws students from across South Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Technical College
Q.How much does Southeast Technical College cost?
The average net price at Southeast Technical College is $17,400 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $20,272.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Southeast Technical College?
Southeast Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Southeast Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southeast Technical College graduate earns $46,709 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Southeast Technical College?
Published tuition is $7,650 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Southeast Technical College located?
Southeast Technical College is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (ZIP 57107).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southeast Technical College at their official website.