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South Dakota's public colleges and universities offer affordable, high-quality education opportunities close to home. Whether you're interested in a technical program, a bachelor's degree, or something in between, there's a pathway for you.
South Dakota offers six public universities and four technical colleges, with opportunities ranging from hands-on career training to bachelor’s and advanced degrees. Explore your options below to find programs and locations that fit your interests and goals.
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South Dakota’s six public universities offer undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of fields, along with opportunities for research, internships, and hands-on learning.
Spearfish, SD | Additional location in Rapid City
Offers programs in education, business, humanities, and sciences, with opportunities for hands-on learning and field experiences in the Black Hills.
Specializes in technology-focused education, including cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, and business, with an emphasis on applied innovation.
Offers programs in education, business, arts, and sciences, with an emphasis on personalized learning, student engagement, and hands-on experiences.
Specializes in engineering, science, and technology, with opportunities for hands-on projects, undergraduate research, and industry partnerships.
South Dakota’s land-grant university offers programs in agriculture, engineering, health sciences, business, and more, emphasizing research and practical experience.
Offers programs in business, education, health sciences, fine arts, and more, including professional programs in law and medicine, with opportunities for research and experiential learning.
South Dakota’s four public technical colleges provide career-focused education and hands-on training through certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs, many completed in two years or less.
Offers career-focused programs in agriculture, healthcare, business, manufacturing, transportation, and more, preparing students for the workforce through hands-on training.
Offers career-focused programs in agriculture, healthcare, business, construction, energy, and technology, emphasizing hands-on training and industry partnerships.
Offers career-focused programs in healthcare, business, information technology, transportation, and other technical fields, combining practical training with industry-connected learning.
Offers career-focused programs in healthcare, business, construction, transportation, technology, and other skilled trades, preparing students through hands-on training.
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