How much money do Dakota State University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $34,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,200 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Dakota State graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $53,100 followed by Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management paying $49,100 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates who have a median starting income of $38,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Dakota State University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,100 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,100 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219082 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Dakota State University.