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Sanford Medical Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1305 W. 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · Phone: (605) 333-7544 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanford Medical Center is a private non-profit trade school in Sioux Falls, SD offering radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for South Dakota is 73.8%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here, and 0.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,730 | $65,240 | $79,770 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Dakota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Sanford Medical Center is a private non-profit trade and career training campus located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its radiology and sonography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, which is a status marked as 'Accredited' in the data provided. Federal student aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used at this campus, since Title IV participation is listed as 'No.' The school reports one program family, radiology-tech-programs, with 14 students completing the radiology & sonography track.
Federal Scorecard data for this campus is limited. The state average completion rate for South Dakota trade programs is 73.8%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is reported at 0.0%, consistent with the school's non-participation in Title IV aid.
This single-program campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 28 in a midsize city setting, may suit students focused specifically on radiology and sonography training rather than those seeking broader program options or federal financial aid. Because so many outcome figures are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students should verify current program length, cost, and accreditation status directly with the school at (605) 333-7544 or sanfordhealth.org, and consult the College Scorecard listing for any updates.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sanford Medical Center offers a radiology & sonography program, listed under the radiology-tech-programs family, with 14 program completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, with a status of 'Accredited.'
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, federal financial aid cannot be used at this campus, as it does not participate in Title IV programs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The South Dakota state average completion rate is 73.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (605) 333-7544 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Sanford Medical Center is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is mission-driven rather than shareholder-driven, though this does not by itself guarantee federal aid eligibility, as seen here with its Title IV status of 'No.'
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school at (605) 333-7544 or visit sanfordhealth.org for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and review available federal data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?219392.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or scheduling details needed to assess fit for career changers; prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss this.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the radiology & sonography program are not reported in the available data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Sanford Medical Center at (605) 333-7544 or through its website, sanfordhealth.org.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other schools' completion rates, costs, or outcomes for the same trade is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for nearby comparisons.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.