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The bachelor's program at Dakota State was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer & information sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dakota State University handed out 220 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Dakota State. This makes it the #116 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Dakota State was $357 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $2,017 | $2,017 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,990 | $8,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,286 | $6,286 |
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The computer & information sciences program at Dakota State awarded 220 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 184 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Dakota State does offer online classes in its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Dakota State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 computer & information sciences majors earned their master's degree from Dakota State. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 computer & information sciences majors earned their associate's degree from Dakota State. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota State University with a associate's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Dakota State University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 178 |
| Computer Information Systems | 106 |
| Information Science | 52 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 40 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 8 |
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