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Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Rapid City, SD (2026)

Updated September 2, 2026 · Medical Billing Path Editorial Team · BLS OEWS May 2025 IPEDS / College Scorecard

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in Rapid City, South Dakota reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. Because billing and coding programs are widely available online, the schools below are a starting point rather than the full set of options for Rapid City residents.

If you work days or might move, weigh fully online programs that map to a national exam alongside these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come straight from Department of Education data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between Rapid City schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide walks through each of these, and the South Dakota page has the state’s full wage percentile table.

Schools in Rapid City, SD

  • Western Dakota Technical College

    BOC 60.4

    Rapid City, SD · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential level
    Associate's
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    5
    Published in-state tuition
    $8,294/yr
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Institutional accreditor
    Higher Learning Commission

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

  • National American University-Rapid City

    BOC 16.7

    Rapid City, SD · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Programs reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder; Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Certificate (1-2 years)
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    15

    · IPEDS record · College Scorecard

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in South Dakota

BLS does not publish wages for every city, so the state figure is the closest verified number. In South Dakota, medical records specialists earned a median of $51,610 per year in May 2025, with the middle half of workers between $44,860 and $63,130. Full state figures and the national comparison are on the South Dakota page.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Rapid City offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Western Dakota Technical College, National American University-Rapid City in Rapid City report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near Rapid City?
BLS publishes wages by state rather than by every city. In South Dakota, medical records specialists earned a median of $51,610 per year in May 2025, with the middle half between $44,860 and $63,130.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Rapid City?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Rapid City schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is not the same as a remote job after graduation.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in billing or coding in Rapid City?
No. No state, including South Dakota, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among Rapid City schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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