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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Dakota

143 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in South Dakota

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 122
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in South Dakota

9,630 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $75,000, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in South Dakota that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,630. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 80% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, USD grads earn an average salary of $40,830.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 29% $72,720
Information Security Analysts 29% $91,050
Systems Software Developers 16% $86,980
Computer Science Professors 15% $64,180
Web Developers 11% $50,780
Computer Network Architects 10% $100,570
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $128,490
Computer Network Support Specialists 10% $46,380
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $37,330
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $73,260
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7% $61,150
Managers 5% $98,480
Computer Workers 5% $80,720
Graphic Designers 3% $35,120
Multimedia Artists and Animators 0% $41,050
Computer Programmers -6% $55,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Engineering 175
Agriculture 54
Physical Sciences 48
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 42
Mathematics & Statistics 38
Engineering Technologies 22
Architecture/Urban Planning 13
Natural Resources & Conservation 9

View all majors related to Computer & Information Sciences

View Nationwide Computer & Information Sciences Report

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