Mitchell Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 953 students.
About This School
Mitchell Technical College is a public institution located in Mitchell, South Dakota with approximately 953 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,650 per year. Typical graduates earn $45,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mitchell Technical College, formerly Mitchell Technical Institute, is a public technical school with its main campus in Mitchell, South Dakota. Mitchell Tech was founded in 1968. It offers 35 associate degree programs and 15 certificate programs. Since 1980, Mitchell Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This is a strong option for students seeking affordable, career-focused technical training — graduates carry just $8,403 in median debt, which is remarkably low, and median earnings of $45,400 a decade out reflect solid returns for an associate-level institution. With 35 degree programs and a price tag of $13,650/year after aid, it's built for students who want a direct path to a specific trade or technical career rather than a broad academic experience. Just go in clear-eyed: this is a small, specialized school in a small South Dakota city, so if you're undecided on a career direction or want campus life and four-year transfer pathways, it may feel limiting.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (953 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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