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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in South Dakota

[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value computer science schools.

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• Best Value Computer Science Schools in South Dakota

2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in South Dakota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

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Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD

$6,718 In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,458 Avg Student Debt

$45,473 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Lake Area Technical Institute the best value for a degree in computer science in South Dakota. Located in the town of Watertown, Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $12,458 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Lake Area Technical Institute generally make around $43,424. Set against $12,458 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Augustana College South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD

$40,160 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,217 Avg Student Debt

$59,217 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Augustana College South Dakota earned it the #2 place for computer science. Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,160. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $26,217 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Augustana College South Dakota generally make around $50,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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