Best MIS Schools Near Brookings, SD (2026)

Brookings, South Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering management information systems programs, with tuition ranging from $6,491 to $37,050 per year for indexed programs. Brookings has a population of about 23,710. Median household income is $61,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning management information systems-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Management Information Systems Schools to Brookings

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer management information systems programs near Brookings, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brookings city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Brookings. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, SD 25.7 miles from Brookings BOC Score 43.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,970
Avg net price $21,057/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California Intercontinental University

Sioux Falls, SD 52.3 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD 275.5 miles from Brookings BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $22,517
Avg net price $1,895/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

National American University-Ellsworth

Box Elder, SD 311.5 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26
#5

National American University-Rapid City

Rapid City, SD 320.5 miles from Brookings BOC Score 16.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,325
Avg net price $31,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Dakota schools on the South Dakota management information systems page.


Management Information Systems Wages Near Brookings

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
Computer and Information Systems Manager$162,240
Computer Systems Analyst$99,790
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$75,010

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Brookings at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,710Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited management information systems schools are near Brookings, SD?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering management information systems programs near Brookings. The closest is Dakota State University in Madison, SD (25.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dordt University (89.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying management information systems roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying management information systems-related roles in South Dakota are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,240), Computer Systems Analyst ($99,790), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($75,010). Wages for Brookings workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Brookings?

Watertown, SD is 45.7 miles from Brookings and has its own set of local management information systems programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Brookings an affordable place to study management information systems?

Brookings’s median household income of $61,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brookings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Brookings

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Brookings:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.