Top South Dakota universities, colleges and trade schools prepare students for employement in the leading industries in the state. Find degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level that offer studies in business, education, technology, agriculture, and healthcare.

Study in South Dakota:
South Dakota is home to Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, the Badlands, the sprawling Mississippi River, and a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities throughout all the seasons. Its 812,000 residents are spread out across its 77,116 square miles, with most residing in the largest cities of Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Vermillion, in the southern part of the state is home to the state university.

Today, the South Dakota economy is buoyed on the agriculture industry, gold mining, electronics manufacturing, food processing, finance, healthcare and military support. Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City is South Dakota's third-largest employer.

Schools, studies and employment in South Dakota.

The education directory shows six public universities, community colleges, online schools, technical and trade colleges, tribal colleges, religious institutions and private universities. Degrees, diplomas and certificates are offered in the arts and sciences, with programs and studies at the associate, bachelor's and master's degree levels.

With schools offering a variety of degrees that plug into the state economy, South Dakota makes an excellent option for students preparing for a new career or advancement.