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2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

2 Colleges
$7,991 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,373 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree School for You

With 28 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer systems networking is the #81 most popular major in South Dakota.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in South Dakota to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for networking students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota

Check out the networking associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best South Dakota Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Computer Systems Networking

#1

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Technical College the best value school in South Dakota for computer systems networking students working on their associate degree. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Tech are $7,650 per year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Southeast Tech is ranked #3 for overall quality for networking in South Dakota.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Southeast Technical College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Dakota Technical Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Systems Networking Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Western Dakota Tech are $8,332 a year. The average amount in student loans that networking majors at Western Dakota Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,196.

Full Computer Systems Networking at Western Dakota Technical Institute Report

Best Value Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Systems Networking Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 108
Minnesota 255
Kansas 91
Iowa 60
Nebraska 0
North Dakota 35

Computer Systems Networking is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Ludovic.ferre.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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