Data Science · South Dakota

Data Science colleges in South Dakota

CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Data Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Data Science combines statistics, programming, and domain expertise to turn raw data into decisions, drawing on machine learning, visualization, and data engineering.

Schools in South Dakota that offer Data Science

Data Science programs in South Dakota: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

15

Public / private

10 / 5

Universities / 2-year

11 / 4

Cities represented

10

In-state tuition range

$2,684–$39,190

Median in-state tuition

$9,054

Lowest published in-state tuition

Oglala Lakota College

$2,684

Most selective

Augustana University

59% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

South Dakota State University

10,119 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Data Science program

  • Statistics, probability, and statistical modeling
  • Linear algebra and calculus for ML foundations
  • Programming in Python and R
  • Machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning intro)
  • Data engineering and SQL
  • Data visualization (matplotlib, ggplot2, Tableau)
  • Experimental design and A/B testing
  • Ethics, bias, and reproducibility in data work

Where a Data Science degree can lead

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Research Scientist

Typical pay: $80,000–$130,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 data scientists median $112,590)

A Data Science major sits at the intersection of statistics, computer science, and the domain in which data is applied. Coursework typically includes calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, programming (mostly Python and R), database design, machine learning, and data visualization. Most programs require a capstone project on a real-world dataset.

Employment is broad: every industry that collects data, finance, healthcare, tech, retail, government, sports, hires data scientists. Many graduates pair the major with a domain minor (Economics, Biology, Public Health) to specialize.

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