Information Technology at Dakota County Technical College
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Dakota County Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dakota County Technical College is located in Rosemount, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 information technology graduations were recorded at Dakota County Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Dakota County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Dakota County Technical College. Among 2,894 students, 621 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 766 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Dakota County Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Dakota County Technical College’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 630 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Dakota County Technical College
Those who finish Dakota County Technical College’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 | $46,413 |
| 2 years | $50,677 |
| 3 years | $51,890 |
| 4 years | $55,374 |
| 5 years | $66,194 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Information Technology graduates from Dakota County Technical College take home a median $55,374, compared with $49,491 for all Dakota County Technical College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Information Technology graduates from Dakota County Technical College is $15,327.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Dakota County Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Dakota County Technical College are 15% women (3) and 85% men (17).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Dakota County Technical College
Among the 19 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Dakota County Technical College, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Dakota County Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Dakota County Technical College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*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 County Technical College
This Information Technology program at Dakota County Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network Administration | 19 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at Dakota County Technical College pursue many career paths. Here 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
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