General Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Dakota

171 students earned General Mechanical Engineering degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, General Mechanical Engineering is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 175 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors in South Dakota

General Mechanical Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a general mechanical engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general mechanical engineering majors in South Dakota is as follows:

• Asian: 1.8%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
• White: 83.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
• Other Races: 1.2%

Jobs for General Mechanical Engineering Grads in South Dakota

There are 1,610 people in the state and 804,820 people in the nation working in general mechanical engineering jobs.

Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a general mechanical engineering grad in the state is $76,220, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

Most Popular General Mechanical Engineering Programs in SD

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

General Mechanical Engineering Careers in SD

Some of the careers general mechanical engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Engineering Professors	25%	$86,400
Cost Estimators	10%	$54,560
Architectural and Engineering Managers	9%	$122,090

View Nationwide General Mechanical Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michel Villeneuve under License

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