Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in South Dakota: 5 Colleges and Schools
5 South Dakota schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 276 students: 5 public, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · South Dakota · CIP 51.3901
5 schools in South Dakota graduated 276 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 5 public. Credentials offered: certificate (5), associate (1).
The largest program is Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls with 106 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 5 South Dakota schools
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Largest programs in South Dakota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls | 106 |
| 2 | Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | 94 |
| 3 | Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City | 54 |
| 4 | Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell | 18 |
| 5 | Sinte Gleska University | Mission | 4 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in South Dakota by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission · 1 school | ||||
| Sinte Gleska University | Public | certificate, associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Mitchell · 1 school | ||||
| Mitchell Technical College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Rapid City · 1 school | ||||
| Western Dakota Technical College | Public | certificate | 54 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Southeast Technical College | Public | certificate | 106 | Website ↗ |
| Watertown · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Area Technical College | Public | certificate | 94 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 5 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 5 | 276 | this page |
| Minnesota | 21 | 751 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Iowa | 15 | 2,402 | Programs in Iowa → |
| North Dakota | 8 | 184 | Programs in North Dakota → |
| Nebraska | 8 | 335 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| Montana | 5 | 48 | Programs in Montana → |
| Wyoming | 4 | 192 | Programs in Wyoming → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in South Dakota
- How many LPN programs are in South Dakota?
- 5 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 276 students.
- Which South Dakota program is the largest?
- Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, with 106 graduates in 2024, followed by Lake Area Technical College in Watertown (94).
- Are South Dakota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 5 public of the 5 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in South Dakota?
- Typical LPN pay in South Dakota is $52,750 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.