by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SD Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. 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 cis from SD Mines. This makes it the #279 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SD Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,193 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,300 for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SD Mines paid an average of $408 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $261 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 28 cis students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 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 cis.
| 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 cis 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.
Of the 4 cis students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SD Mines, about 50% were men and 50% were 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 cis.
| 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 cis majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.