by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University among the top schools in the country for engineering, placing at #474 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 474 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 37 of 49 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
The engineering field at South Dakota State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 81 |
| Civil Engineering | 67 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 28 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 22 |
| Engineering, General | 7 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 156 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
South Dakota State University is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University report a median salary of $75,960 a year. This is higher than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 1 certificate degree in engineering.
South Dakota State University is not yet ranked for engineering at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in engineering from South Dakota State University identified as women.
The largest share of engineering certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 38 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 11 |
