Accreditation
Mitchell Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission has accredited Mitchell Tech as an associate degree-granting institution since 1989.
Degrees & Certifications
Mitchell Technical College is acknowledged by the State of South Dakota as being authorized to provide educational programs at physical locations in South Dakota. Mitchell Technical College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Mitchell Tech offers 35 on-campus and 4 online programs.
Programs are offered for Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Divisions
- Agriculture & Transportation Technologies
- Business & Service Industries
- Construction & Manufacturing Technologies
- Energy Production & Transmission
- Engineering Technologies
- Health Sciences
- Online
Current Accreditations
[Membership is also maintained with many industrial associations, which provide licensing or certification for students.]
Medical Laboratory Technology Program
The Mitchell Tech Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered for the AAS degree, is accredited through October 2026 by
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd.
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880
Medical Assistant Program
The Mitchell Tech Medical Assistant program, offered for the AAS degree and diploma, is accredited through Fall 2024 by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Radiologic Technology Program
The Mitchell Tech Radiologic Technology program, offered for the AAS degree, is accredited through Fall 2030 by
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304
[email protected]
www.jrcert.org
Current length of accreditation: 8 years
Heating & Cooling Technology Program
The Mitchell Tech Heating & Cooling Technology program, offered for the AAS degree and diploma, is accredited through Spring 2026 by
HVAC Excellence
PO Box 491
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-0491
(800) 394-5268; Fax: (800) 546-3726
www.escogroup.org/accreditation/
Culinary Academy
The Mitchell Tech Culinary Academy, offered for the AAS degree, is accredited as an Exemplary Program* through June 2029 by
The American Culinary Federation Foundation’s Accrediting Commission
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(800) 624-9458; Fax: (904) 825-4758
www.acfchefs.org
*Exemplary Programs symbolize the highest educational standards recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). The award is presented to programs that have proven full compliance with all ACFEFAC accreditation requirements in the last visiting team report along with excellent management of the program.
Radiation Therapy Program
The Mitchell Tech Radiation Therapy program, offered for the AAS degree, is accredited through Fall 2031 by
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304
[email protected]
www.jrcert.org
Current length of accreditation: 8 years
For more information or to view documents associated with accreditation of Mitchell Technical College or its accredited programs, please contact Marla Smith, Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness Director.
