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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #347 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer & information sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 347 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from SD Mines. This makes it the #561 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SD Mines paid an average of $408 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $261 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 | $12,200 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from SD Mines. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SD Mines does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SD Mines Online Learning page.
The computer & information sciences program at SD Mines awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 32 |