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Computer Systems Networking at Western Dakota Technical College

If you plan to study Computer Systems Networking, you may want to check out the program at Western Dakota Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Dakota Technical College sits in Rapid City, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 computer systems networking graduations were recorded at Western Dakota Technical College.

Online Class Availability at Western Dakota Technical College

Distance learning is available at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Systems Networking Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College

Use these rankings to compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Computer Systems Networking program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 28
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 199
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 197

Earnings for Computer Systems Networking Graduates from Western Dakota Technical College

Students who complete Western Dakota Technical College’s Computer Systems Networking program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,470

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Systems Networking graduates from Western Dakota Technical College is $20,049.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Systems Networking graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Systems Networking graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 12% women (3) and 88% men (22).

Computer Systems Networking Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College

Among the 15 associate’s computer systems networking graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Systems Networking associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 13% of Computer Systems Networking associate’s degree recipients at Western Dakota Technical College, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Systems Networking Concentrations at Western Dakota Technical College

This Computer Systems Networking program at Western Dakota Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer Systems Networking	25

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Systems Networking Graduates

Students who finish Computer Systems Networking program at Western Dakota Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Systems Networking graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Information Security Analysts	$111,930
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Network Support Specialists	$107,799
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Systems Analysts	$71,253

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.