Colleges in Rapid City, SD
Colleges in and around Rapid City, ranked by return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | Public | $89,548 | $20,183 | $27,000 | +392% | Strong return | |
| 2 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | For-profit | $48,854 | $31,062 | $29,020 | -71% | Poor return | |
| 3 | Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD | Public | $43,025 | $12,670 | $15,000 | -164% | Poor return | |
| 4 | Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | For-profit | $25,831 | $19,694 | $7,917 | -949% | Poor return | |
| 5 | The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City, SD | For-profit | $26,073 | $18,146 | $8,500 | -991% | Poor return |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.