National American University-Ellsworth
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- 223 Main Gate Rd Box Elder, SD 57719-2003
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 26
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Best Online Finance Programs in Rapid City, SD (2026)
Rapid City, South Dakota has 1 accredited school offering finance programs. Rapid City has a population of about 76,836. Median household income is $65,712 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rapid City, SD metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Finance Schools to Rapid City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Rapid City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rapid City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Rapid City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Northern State University
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,618
Avg net price
$15,812/yr
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- 1200 S Jay St Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
- (605) 626-3011
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Dakota State University
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,970
Avg net price
$21,057/yr
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- 820 N Washington Ave Madison, SD 57042-1799
- (605) 256-5111
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Lake Area Technical College
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,473
Avg net price
$15,979/yr
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- 1201 Arrow Ave Watertown, SD 57201-0730
- (605) 882-5284
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Southeast Technical College
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,709
Avg net price
$17,400/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,650
Out‑of‑state$7,650
Contact
- 2320 N Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57107-1301
- (605) 367-7624
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Augustana University
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,217
Avg net price
$23,894/yr
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- 2001 S Summit Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57197-0001
- (605) 274-5516
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
University of South Dakota
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,926
Avg net price
$19,858/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,432
Out‑of‑state$12,942
Contact
- 414 E Clark St Vermillion, SD 57069-2390
- (605) 658-6200
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Dakota schools on the South Dakota finance page.
Finance Wages Near Rapid City
Rapid City is part of the Rapid City, SD metro area (BLS area code 39660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Dakota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisor | $103,760 | Rapid City, SD | $116,323 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $69,690 | Rapid City, SD | $78,128 |
| Loan Officer | $78,470 | Rapid City, SD | $87,971 |
| Financial Manager | $160,280 | Rapid City, SD | $179,686 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Rapid City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,836 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,712 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited finance schools are near Rapid City, SD?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering finance programs near Rapid City. The closest is National American University-Ellsworth in Box Elder, SD (8.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is National American University-Ellsworth (8.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying finance roles near Rapid City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Rapid City are: Financial Manager ($160,280), Personal Financial Advisor ($103,760), Loan Officer ($78,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Is Rapid City an affordable place to study finance?
Rapid City’s median household income of $65,712 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rapid City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.