Computer & Information Sciences at Southeast Technical College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Southeast Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southeast Technical College is in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southeast Technical College. Among 2,659 students, 519 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Southeast Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southeast Technical College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 137 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #72 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #902 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Those who finish Southeast Technical College’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 | $41,303 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $56,608 |
| 5 years | $63,871 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Southeast Technical College take home a median $56,608, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Southeast Technical College stands at $15,893.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Southeast Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, 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
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