Best Home Health Aide Programs in South Dakota (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: This page lists accredited home health aide schools and programs in South Dakota, with local employment data and per-school details to help you compare options.

Home health aide training in South Dakota prepares students for entry-level work across the wider South Dakota labor market.

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the South Dakota figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 264 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 170.1 miles away BOC Score 71.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 55.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 815
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,390 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 229.3 miles away BOC Score 69.4
Tuition $11,110 - $23,716
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 95.0%
  • Graduation rate: 63.8%
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 458
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $67,679 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN 218.6 miles away BOC Score 64.5
Tuition $5,908 - $17,194
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46.5%
  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 1129
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,581 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

South Central College

North Mankato, MN 261.4 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 33.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,003 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA 228.5 miles away BOC Score 59.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 175
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,158 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN 191.8 miles away BOC Score 58.5
Tuition $6,491 - $17,408
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49.2%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1146
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,390 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 185.8 miles away BOC Score 57.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 44.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 57
  • Annual completions: 2406
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,713 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 264.1 miles away BOC Score 55.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 35.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 89
  • Annual completions: 2293
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,277 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE 171.9 miles away BOC Score 49.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 53.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 126
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,406 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND 255.5 miles away BOC Score 48.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 40.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 16
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,027 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA 263.5 miles away BOC Score 48.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 1205
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,139 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, SD 84.7 miles away BOC Score 30.0
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  • E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle Mission, SD 57555-0105
  • (605) 856-8100
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 6.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 35
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,797 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Home-Health-Aide Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,800 $17.21/hr
Average Salary $36,120 $17.36/hr

Salary Range

$27,040 10th pctl
$35,800 Median
$45,040 90th pctl
10th Percentile $27,040 $13.00/hr
25th Percentile $31,920 $15.35/hr
75th Percentile $39,470 $18.98/hr
90th Percentile $45,040 $21.65/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed4,305,810
Growth (2024-2034)17.0%
Annual Openings765,800
Jobs per 1,00027.7

Home Health and Personal Care Aides (31-1120) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does home health aide training take in South Dakota?

Home health aide certificate programs in South Dakota typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How many home health aide schools are in South Dakota?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)