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Computer & Information Sciences at Dakota State University

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Computer & Information Sciences at Dakota State University

What traits are you looking for in a computer and information sciences school? To help you decide if Dakota State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's computer and information sciences program.

Dakota State is located in Madison, South Dakota and approximately 3,186 students attend the school each year. Of the 364 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Dakota State University in 2021, 240 of them were computer and information sciences majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Dakota State Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Associate’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Dakota State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Dakota State does offer online courses in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels:

  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Dakota State Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the computer and information sciences progam at Dakota State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 3
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Schools 14
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 15
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 19
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 24
Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 32
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 39
Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 49
Best Computer & Information Sciences Basic Certificate Schools 49
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Basic Certificate Schools 57
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 61
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Basic Certificate Schools 77
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 79
Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 92
108
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools 116
Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 123
163
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Basic Certificate Schools 213
234
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In 2021, 108 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from Dakota State. This makes it the #116 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 14 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Dakota State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Dakota State University.

Dakota State Computer & Information Sciences Associate’s Program

25% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of computer and information sciences associate's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in computer and information sciences at Dakota State are white. Around 83% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a associate's in computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 20
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Dakota State Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

15% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 computer and information sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Dakota State. Of these graduates, 85% were men and 15% were women.

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About 88% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences at Dakota State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 212
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Dakota State Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

27% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 computer and information sciences majors earned their master's degree from Dakota State. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.

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Of the students who received a computer and information sciences master's degree from Dakota State, 58% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a master's in computer and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 63
International Students 24
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Dakota State also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 14 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

The following computer and information sciences concentations are available at Dakota State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Dakota State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 166
Computer Information Systems 131
Information Science 58
Computer Software & Applications 38

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for Dakota State University.

Occupation Jobs in SD Average Salary in SD
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,770 $62,420
Computer User Support Specialists 1,200 $38,860
Software Applications Developers 1,010 $75,000
Computer Systems Analysts 760 $75,810
Computer Network Support Specialists 750 $48,080

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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