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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota

11 Schools Ranked
$14,122 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,022 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
240 Total Awards
$9,633 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,863 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Dakota State University the most popular school in South Dakota for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Dakota State is a small public school situated in Madison, South Dakota. It awarded 240 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,633 in tuition and fees if they attend Dakota State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,735. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,863 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

Dakota State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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47 Total Awards
$12,110 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,551 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Rapid City, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,110 in tuition and fees if they attend SD Mines full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,530. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,551 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at SD Mines, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
25 Total Awards
$9,299 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,563 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Dakota State University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from South Dakota who attend South Dakota State full time pay an average of $9,299 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,809. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,563 in student loans. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at South Dakota State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
25 Total Awards
$35,914 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,115 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Augustana University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 25 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Augustana Sioux Falls, expect to pay an average of $35,914 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,115 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

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#6

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
12 Total Awards
$9,432 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,445 Avg Student Debt

University of South Dakota ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the medium-sized public school handed out 12 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USD is $9,432. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,942. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Online courses are available at USD, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota
4 Total Awards
$2,684 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,132 Avg Student Debt

Oglala Lakota College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Oglala Lakota College is a public institution located in Kyle, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Oglala Lakota College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,684. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,132 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Oglala Lakota College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#8

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
3 Total Awards
$19,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,830 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, University of Sioux Falls did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

University of Sioux Falls does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,830 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at University of Sioux Falls, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, South Dakota
$30,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,274 Avg Student Debt

Dakota Wesleyan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Dakota Wesleyan University is $30,880. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,274 in student loans.

Dakota Wesleyan University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 10% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, South Dakota
$3,154 Average Tuition & Fees

Sinte Gleska University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list.

The average tuition and fees at Sinte Gleska University is $3,154. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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