Computer and Information Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Dakota State University · Madison, SD

CIP 11.01

$61,287Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,696Median earnings 4 years after
$67,572Median earnings 5 years after
$20,059Median federal debt
62Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at Dakota State University earn a median of $61,287 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,374 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,179–$128,180). Median debt is $20,059, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other South Dakota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City
$78,193$27,000
South Dakota State University
Brookings
$73,770$21,500
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
$52,129$13,456

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $61,287 one year after graduation and $67,572 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,059.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.