Education · South Dakota
Education colleges in South Dakota
CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Education prepares graduates for state-licensed teaching careers in public and private K–12 schools, combining content-area study with pedagogy and supervised student-teaching.
Schools in South Dakota that offer Education
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,190
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
2,105
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,000
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
2,131
California Intercontinental University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$9,054
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
484
Dakota State University
Madison, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,633
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
2,527
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$32,890
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
780
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$33,100
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
920
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$16,065
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,022
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$2,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,205
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$4,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
209
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,400
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
2,364
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,299
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
10,119
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$20,740
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,491
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,432
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
8,012
Education programs in South Dakota: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
13
Public / private
7 / 6
Universities / 2-year
13 / 0
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$2,684–$39,190
Median in-state tuition
$9,633
Lowest published in-state tuition
Oglala Lakota College
$2,684
Most selective
Mount Marty University
48% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
South Dakota State University
10,119 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Education program
- Educational psychology and child development
- Classroom management and assessment
- Curriculum design and instructional methods
- Content-area pedagogy (math, ELA, science, social studies)
- Special education foundations
- Educational technology
- Cultural responsiveness and equity
- Student-teaching practicum (12–16 weeks)
Where a Education degree can lead
- Elementary School Teacher
- Middle / High School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counselor (with M.Ed)
- Curriculum Specialist
- School Administrator (with EdD/EdS)
Typical pay: $45,000–$58,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580)
An Education major leads to state-issued teaching licensure. Programs typically require a content-area major or concentration (math, English, science, social studies, foreign language, special ed, or elementary K–6) plus an education-specific sequence (educational psychology, classroom management, assessment, methods, and a semester of supervised student-teaching). The licensure path varies by state, most require passing Praxis I and Praxis II content-area exams.
Graduates work in public K–12, charter schools, private schools, and international schools. The MSEd or M.Ed is a common follow-on degree for teachers seeking specialty certification or administrative pathways.
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