Information Science/Studies at Dakota State University
Madison, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Dakota State University graduates in information science/studies earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dakota State University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 137 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $58,915 | $53,647 | #145 | $44,682 |
| 138 | South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA | $58,915 | $60,989 | #137 | $44,682 |
| 139 | South University-Austin Round Rock, TX | $58,915 | $59,899 | #139 | $44,682 |
| 140 | Dakota State University Madison, SD | $56,991 | $61,345 | #134 | $63,636 |
| 141 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $55,799 | $53,109 | #146 | $43,246 |
| 142 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $55,280 | $65,399 | #123 | — |
| 143 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,803 | $63,439 | #127 | — |
Other Majors at Dakota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $85,696 | $61,287 | #230 of 459 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $78,637 | $58,166 | #59 of 99 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,841 | $44,748 | #381 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,997 | $46,627 | #292 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,095 | $42,318 | #144 of 177 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $42,513 | $26,379 | #52 of 54 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $41,119 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dakota State University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,636 one year after graduating and $56,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dakota State University rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Dakota State University ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,343.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.