Paramedic Programs in South Dakota: 4 Colleges and Schools
4 South Dakota schools reported paramedic completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 21 students: 3 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · South Dakota · CIP 51.0904
4 schools in South Dakota graduated 21 Paramedics in 2024, out of 737 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (3), certificate (2), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is Lake Area Technical College in Watertown with 10 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 4 South Dakota schools
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Largest programs in South Dakota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | 10 |
| 2 | Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls | 6 |
| 3 | Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City | 5 |
| 4 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | 0 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in South Dakota by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls · 2 schools | ||||
| Southeast Technical College | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| University of Sioux Falls | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Rapid City · 1 school | ||||
| Western Dakota Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Watertown · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Area Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 4 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 | 4 | 21 | this page |
| Iowa | 13 | 598 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Minnesota | 11 | 156 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Nebraska | 8 | 119 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| Montana | 4 | 37 | Programs in Montana → |
| North Dakota | 4 | 31 | Programs in North Dakota → |
| Wyoming | 4 | 28 | Programs in Wyoming → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Paramedic programs in South Dakota
- How many Paramedic programs are in South Dakota?
- 4 colleges and schools reported paramedic completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 21 students.
- Which South Dakota program is the largest?
- Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, with 10 graduates in 2024, followed by Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls (6).
- Are South Dakota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 3 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 4 schools.
- What does a Paramedic earn in South Dakota?
- Typical Paramedic pay in South Dakota is $48,830 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $60,600 nationally.