by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how South Dakota State University compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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South Dakota State University ranks competitively among schools offering civil engineering. In particular, it placed #189 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 92% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 77% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of civil engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University were Non-Resident Alien. 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 doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the civil engineering majors at South Dakota State University.