Phlebotomy & Lab programs in South Dakota
7 phlebotomy & lab programs at 6 South Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $51,478 one year after completion, 24% above the national median of $41,376.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $52,867 | – | – |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $50,088 | – | – |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City, SD | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 24 | 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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Phlebotomy & Lab programs by city in South Dakota
Before you choose a phlebotomy & lab school in South Dakota
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that states may require phlebotomists to complete an accredited program or hold a license or certification, and employers often prefer professional certification. Check your state's rules.
- How many live blood draws are required and supervised?
- Does the program qualify me for the certification my employers ask for?
- Are clinical sites arranged for me?
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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 phlebotomy & lab program in South Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Western Dakota Technical College leads at $52,867 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many phlebotomy & lab programs are in South Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 7 certificate or associate programs in this field at 6 schools in South Dakota.