by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in me from South Dakota State. This makes it the #147 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,791 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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Of the 95 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from South Dakota State, about 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from South Dakota State in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 55 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 18 |
| General Engineering | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.