Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Southeast Technical Institute has 28 programs with reported graduate earnings. The highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (associate), where graduates earn a median $69,169 four years after finishing, against $79,943 for the same field nationally.
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$51,280
Former students who received federal aid
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one and four years after finishing, and the median federal loan debt they borrowed at Southeast Technical Institute. The field median is the middle value for the same field and credential across every college that reports it. 27 more programs have too few graduates for earnings to be published.
Highest-earning programs
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 106 | $43,890 | $55,993 | $56,8211% below | $9,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 34 | $48,464 | $53,067 | $53,0670% above | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 45 | N/A | $46,490 | $49,1005% below | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | $36,275 | N/A | $34,7384% above | $5,500 |
Careers linked to the programs Southeast Technical Institute reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.
Healthcare practitioners
Master's degree
Via Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Business/Commerce, General, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations and 1 more
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Business/Commerce, General, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations and 1 more
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Science
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Public Health
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Marketing
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Enrollment 1,812 students, close to 2,310
Profile closeness72/100
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Graduation rate 52%, close to 55%
Profile closeness67/100
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Profile closeness58/100
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Graduation rate 54%, close to 55%
Profile closeness83/100
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Graduation rate 48%, close to 55%
Profile closeness77/100
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Enrollment 2,162 students, close to 2,310
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Graduation rate 52%, close to 55%
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