by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South Dakota State University highly for civil engineering, placing at #193 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 193 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 2 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in civil engineering at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $67,561 a year. This is above $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Learn more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 79% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 81% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 2 |
