by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how South Dakota State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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South Dakota State University ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. In particular, it placed #444 out of 681 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University conferred 156 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
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 |
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at South Dakota State University.
This engineering program at South Dakota State University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 81 |
| Civil Engineering | 67 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 22 |
| General Engineering | 7 |
| Biological Engineering | 1 |