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 990 students.
About This School
Mitchell Technical College is a public institution located in Mitchell, South Dakota with approximately 990 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,460 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 39% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Mitchell Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Human Services, General ($48,479 vs $39,422 nationally), and most below it in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians ($52,992 vs $73,593).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 57 | $70,539 | $70,808 | −$269 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 27 | $59,256 | $61,712 | −$2,456 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 26 | $49,323 | $59,378 | −$10,055 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | $73,027 | $65,389 | +$7,638 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $52,992 | $73,593 | −$20,601 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 16 | $38,363 | $42,269 | −$3,906 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 15 | $49,700 | $42,438 | +$7,262 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $69,949 | $73,046 | −$3,097 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | $55,970 | $54,726 | +$1,244 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | $59,442 | $67,792 | −$8,350 |
| Human Services, General | 10 | $48,479 | $39,422 | +$9,057 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | $40,788 | $37,073 | +$3,715 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (990 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mitchell Technical College cost?
The average net price at Mitchell Technical College is about $13,460 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Mitchell Technical College?
Mitchell Technical College has a graduation rate of 74%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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