Computer Science at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
90
Optimistic
88
Base Case
82
Pessimistic
Earnings
$78,193/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (69% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)
ROI
22.5x earnings multiple (15.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Science graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $977K | $938K | $719K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 23.5x | 22.5x | 17.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 16.5x | 15.8x | 12.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 80% | 74% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 90 | 88 | 82 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,600
Out-of-state: $59,200 (15.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$103,595
32% growth from Year 1
About South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
With 85% of applicants admitted, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,042 students in Rapid City, SD.
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Computer and information systems managers
$171,200/yr
Computer and information research scientists
$140,910/yr
Database architects
$135,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Computer Science program score?
A score of 88/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Computer Science graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Computer Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Computer Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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