Medical Assistant programs in South Dakota
6 medical assistant programs at 5 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $37,850 one year after completion, 5% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $12,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 40 | $39,684 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 10 | $39,425 | – | – |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 25 | $36,275 | $9,666 | $110 |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $33,322 | $12,000 | $136 |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Medical assistants are generally not state-licensed, but employers often prefer a credential such as the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. Many certifying bodies require graduation from an accredited program.
- Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
- Is an externship included, and who arranges it?
- What is the cost per credential exam?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying medical assistant program in South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Lake Area Technical College leads at $39,684 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 6 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in South Dakota.