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Information Technology at Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Information Technology, take a look at what Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Dakota State University sits in Madison, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 208 information technology degrees were granted at Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Dakota State University

Many students take online classes at Dakota State University. Of 3,774 students, 2,271 (60%) studied exclusively online and 682 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Information Technology Rankings at Dakota State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Dakota State University’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Value	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#22 of 54
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#44 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#181 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#467 of 630

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Value	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#22 of 54
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#44 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#181 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#467 of 630

Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Dakota State University

Students who complete Dakota State University’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,983
2 years	$58,255
3 years	$66,125
4 years	$81,862
5 years	$93,144

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Information Technology graduates from Dakota State University take home a median $81,862, compared with $70,937 for all Dakota State University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Technology graduates from Dakota State University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Dakota State University are 17% women (36) and 83% men (172).

Information Technology Associate’s Program at Dakota State University

Of the 17 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Dakota State University, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 29% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Dakota State University, lower than the national average of 49%.*

Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Dakota State University

Among the 117 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at Dakota State University, 11% were women (13) and 89% were men (104).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	91
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 20% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Dakota State University, lower than the national average of 39%.*

Information Technology Master’s Program at Dakota State University

Among the 32 master’s information technology graduates at Dakota State University, 22% were women (7) and 78% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Dakota State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Information Technology Doctoral Program at Dakota State University

Among the 15 doctoral information technology degrees awarded at Dakota State University, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology doctoral degree recipients at Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Information Technology doctoral degree recipients at Dakota State University, lower than the national average of 55%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Dakota State University

The Information Technology program at Dakota State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Network Administration	12
System, Networking & LAN/WAN	44
Computer & IS Security	152

Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Students who finish Information Technology program at Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
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.