Engineering-Related Fields at South Dakota State University
If you plan to study Engineering-Related Fields, take a look at what South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University
Online coursework is an option at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering-Related Fields Rankings at South Dakota State University
Rankings can help you compare South Dakota State University’s Engineering-Related Fields program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 127 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Engineering-Related Fields graduates at South Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering-Related Fields graduates at South Dakota State University are 31% women (13) and 69% men (29).
Engineering-Related Fields Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University
Among the 17 bachelor’s engineering-related fields degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 24% were women (4) and 76% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Engineering-Related Fields bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, below the national average of 27%.*
Engineering-Related Fields Master’s Program at South Dakota State University
Among the 15 master’s engineering-related fields graduates at South Dakota State University, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Engineering-Related Fields master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, below the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Engineering-Related Fields Concentrations at South Dakota State University
The Engineering-Related Fields program at South Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Management Engineering | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering-Related Fields Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering-Related Fields program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering-Related Fields graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,666 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.