by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #478 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 478 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 3 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 38 of 50 |
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 conferred 38 master’s degrees in engineering.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 16 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 230 |
Among recent graduates, 89% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 61% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in engineering.
South Dakota State University has not been ranked for engineering at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 82% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at South Dakota State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 156 |
| Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 1 |