Southeast Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Southeast Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,650 for South Dakota residents and $7,650 for other students on average. It offers 64 degree programs through 18 Certificate, 39 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 9 programs (3 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $40,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Phone	605-367-6175
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$7,650 Out-of-State$7,650
Student Population »	2,453 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	58%
Transfer-out Rate	8%
Retention Rate	72% (Full-time) 67% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,161
Students to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,650 for South Dakota residents and $7,650 for out-of-state students at Southeast Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,475) over public community colleges in South Dakota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southeast Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,650	$7,650
Books & Supplies	$2,400
On-Campus Living Costs	$12,910
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,910
Average Financial Aid	$3,161
Cost of Attendance	$22,960	$22,960
After Financial Aid	$19,799	$19,799
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southeast Technical College	$7,650	$7,650
Public Community Colleges in South Dakota	$7,556	$7,475
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southeast Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 9 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	18	39	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)	40 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	50 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	88 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	56 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	26 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Insurance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,453 students at Southeast Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,083 male students and 1,298 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,381	1,280	1,101
Male Students	1,083	741	342
Female Students	1,298	539	759

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southeast Technical College, there are 2,453 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 996 students were attending classes through distance learning (401 students are enrolled exclusively and 595 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,453
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	401
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	595
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,457