Engineering at South Dakota State University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.
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Online Class Availability at South Dakota State University
Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at South Dakota State University
Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from South Dakota State University
Students who complete South Dakota State University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,415 |
| 2 years | $64,219 |
| 3 years | $66,863 |
| 4 years | $75,960 |
| 5 years | $82,742 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $75,960, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from South Dakota State University is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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