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Computer & Information Sciences at Dakota State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Dakota State University is in Madison, SD.

Studying Online at Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at Dakota State University. Among 3,774 students, 2,271 (60%) studied exclusively online and 682 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Dakota State University

Rankings can help you compare Dakota State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#6 of 7
Best Value	South Dakota	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#87 of 137
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#102 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#691 of 1,619
Best Value	Nationwide	#1105 of 1,600

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#6 of 7
Best Value	South Dakota	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#87 of 137
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#102 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#691 of 1,619
Best Value	Nationwide	#1105 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Dakota State University

Those who finish Dakota State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,301
2 years	$60,992
3 years	$54,961
4 years	$75,433
5 years	$79,138

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Dakota State University take home a median $75,433, compared with $70,937 for all Dakota State University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Dakota State University comes in at $26,080.

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.