Western Dakota Tech recognizes the achievements of graduates by producing a yearly Graduate Placement Report. The data reported is collected from WDT’s December 2005 and May 2006 graduates six months after graduation.
If you are beginning a career or need a change, WDT’s Admissions Office can help you begin the process of creating a better, brighter future. Contact us at (800) 544-8765 or admissions@wdt.edu
If you are interested
in hiring Western Dakota Tech alumni, contact WDT’s Career Services Office
at (800) 544-8765 or
curt.lauinger@wdt.edu.
|
Program |
Average Hourly Wage |
Wage |
Degree Related Employment |
Overall Placement Rate |
|
Accounting |
$10.69 |
$7.00 - $12.98 |
93% |
100% |
|
Agriculture Resources Technology |
$12.18 |
$7.75 - $15.00 |
100% |
100% |
|
Business Management & Marketing |
$10.56 |
$7.40- $17.79 |
81% |
100% |
|
Computer Networking Specialist |
$11.56 |
$9.00 - $17.10 |
89% |
100% |
|
Carpentry |
$11.67 |
$8.00 - $16.00 |
86% |
100% |
|
Computer Aided Drafting |
$14.16 |
$8.00 - $17.60 |
100% |
100% |
|
Electronic & Computer Technician |
$9.90 |
$8.00 - $11.50 |
63% |
88% |
|
Industrial Electronics |
$14.59 |
$8.50 - $25.75 |
91% |
100% |
Favorable Job Outlook in South Dakota with an Associate Degree or Postsecondary Diploma:
Agricultural Technicians
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Automotive Service Technicians
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Carpenters Computer Support Specialists
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Electricians
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Law Enforcement Officers
Licensed Practical Nurses
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Medical Transcriptionists
Office Managers & Supervisors
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Paralegal / Legal Assistants
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Welders
|
Program |
Average Hourly Wage |
Wage Range |
Degree Related Employment |
Overall Placement Rate |
|
Disability/Human Services Technician |
$8.36 |
$6.00 - $9.35 |
100% |
100% |
|
Heath Unit Coordinator |
$10.34 |
$9.50 - $11.50 |
85% |
100% |
|
Medical Administrative Services |
$9.71 |
$7.25 - $15.00 |
57% |
100% |
|
Medical Transcriptionist |
$11.39 |
$9.25 - $15.42 |
83% |
100% |
|
Pharmacy Technician |
$10.23 |
$9.00 - $12.50 |
79% |
100% |
|
Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician |
$10.43 |
$9.50 - $13.50 |
70% |
90% |
|
Practical Nursing |
$14.04 |
$11.23 - $28.00 |
100% |
100% |
|
Surgical Technology |
$12.16 |
$10.50 - $13.12 |
46% |
82% |
|
Law Enforcement Technology |
$15.67 |
$7.60 - $17.80 |
63% |
100% |
|
Paralegal/Legal Assistant |
$10.72 |
$9.00 - $14.00 |
100% |
100% |
|
Public Safety Dispatch Operator |
$12.26 |
$11.09 - $13.74 |
78% |
100% |
|
Automotive Technology |
$10.31 |
$7.73 - $12.90 |
86% |
100% |
|
Collision Repair Technology |
$9.34 |
$8.00 - $12.87 |
80% |
100% |
|
Diesel Technology |
$11.86 |
$9.00 - $25.45 |
100% |
100% |
|
Welding Manufacturing |
$15.74 |
$13.00 - $21.00 |
100% |
100% |
Western
Dakota Tech Alumni
Working
in Degree-Related Employment
(Six
Months After Graduation)