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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Dakota

9 Colleges
$58,433 Avg Salary
$42,229 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, computer information systems students earned 243 degrees and certificates from a South Dakota school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges.

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Our analysis found Dakota State University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Dakota State carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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Out of the 9 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. SD Mines is a small public school located in the small city of Rapid City.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from SD Mines carry an average student debt load of $28,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in South Dakota list. South Dakota State is a large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#4

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Dakota is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Out of the 9 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Oglala Lakota College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Oglala Lakota College is a small public school located in the remote area of Kyle.

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#5

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD

The excellent programs at Augustana University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in South Dakota. Located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

University of Sioux Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,395
Minnesota 681
Kansas 387
Iowa 490
Nebraska 602
North Dakota 96

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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