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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Dakota

7 Colleges
$45,301 Avg Salary
$33,800 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 4th in South Dakota. In fact, 615 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 7 schools in South Dakota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Dakota

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top South Dakota Schools in Computer & Information Sciences

Our analysis found Lake Area Technical Institute to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at LATI take out is $14,250.

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#2

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Out of the 7 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Southeast Tech take out is $22,456.

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#3

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Out of the 7 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Dakota State is a small public school located in the distant town of Madison.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Dakota State take out is $26,667.

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The excellent programs at South Dakota State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in South Dakota. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from South Dakota State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Dakota Technical Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in South Dakota list. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Western Dakota Tech carry an average student debtload of $19,700.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,206
Minnesota 3,852
Iowa 1,713
Missouri 3,607
Nebraska 1,395
North Dakota 314

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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