All Dakota State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $44,748 | $69,841 | $30,625 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,287 | $85,696 | $23,000 |
| Information Technology | $58,166 | $78,637 | $25,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $63,636 | $56,991 | $29,318 |
| Software and Media Applications | $26,379 | $42,513 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,627 | $48,997 | $26,600 |
| Special Education | $42,318 | $46,095 | $31,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,119 | — | $37,250 |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Information Technology → Network / systems administrator
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 4.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Dakota State University students earn a median $50,970 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of South Dakota colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Dakota State University majors questions
How many majors does Dakota State University offer?
Dakota State University offers 24 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Dakota State University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Dakota State University earn a median $85,696 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,000.
Which Dakota State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Software and Media Applications graduates earn the least: a median $42,513 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Dakota State University overview