Ranking
Best Computer Science Colleges in South Dakota 2026
Lake Area Technical College leads this ROI ranking with a C value grade and a 7.11 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 3 colleges here by earnings against net price.
3 South Dakota colleges offering Computer Science, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 3
- Cheapest net price
- $15,979
- Top earnings 10y
- $59,217
- Public / Private
- 1 / 2
Lake Area Technical College
C- ROI score
- 7.11
- Net price
- $15,979
- Earnings 10y
- $45,473
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Sioux Falls
C- ROI score
- 6.37
- Net price
- $21,383
- Earnings 10y
- $54,521
- Acceptance
- 82.9%
Augustana University
C- ROI score
- 6.20
- Net price
- $23,894
- Earnings 10y
- $59,217
- Acceptance
- 67.8%
How we picked this list
This list starts with South Dakota schools with positive Computer Science program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.56 (1 public, 2 private).
Small state sample. This page stays in the search set because Computer Science is a high-intent program area, but only 3 schools in South Dakota have positive program-share evidence in the current data. Use it as a focused shortlist, then compare with the national Computer Science hub and the South Dakota college hub.
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is C.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many South Dakota colleges are in this list?
3 South Dakota colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.