Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $7,622
- Graduates last year
- 10
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $56,901
- Type
- Public
EMT and Paramedic Programs in South Dakota
South Dakota has 3 schools with EMT and paramedic programs in this directory: 3 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 21 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Graduates earned a median of $56,901 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Lake Area Technical College, Southeast Technical College and Western Dakota Technical College.
3
Schools with this program
21
Graduates last year
$56,901
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 EMT and paramedic programs in South Dakota
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD
- Award
- Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $8,365
- Graduates last year
- 6
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $59,331
- Type
- Public
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD
- Award
- Certificate and Associate degree
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $8,526
- Graduates last year
- 5
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $54,043
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much do EMT and paramedic graduates earn?
Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $56,901 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public EMT and paramedic programs in South Dakota?
Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Lake Area Technical College, Southeast Technical College and Western Dakota Technical College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.