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Mechanical Engineering in South Dakota

Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Dakota

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 1,990 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 824,980 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. SD

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in South Dakota

ME grads earn an average of $94,116 in the state and $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. SD

There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer ME degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,587 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,160 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in SD

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Mechanical Engineers 8% $79,543
Automotive Engineers 6% $107,733
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Fuel Cell Engineers -2% $137,020
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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