by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from South Dakota State. This makes it the #126 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #98 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $58,268. This is less than $61,387, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,500 for all civil eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at South Dakota State University.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from South Dakota State in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 civil eng majors earned their master's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 80 |
| Electrical Engineering | 36 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 11 |
| General Engineering | 6 |
| Biological Engineering | 1 |
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