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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 185 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in engineering from South Dakota State. This makes it the #202 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #164 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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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The engineering program at South Dakota State awarded 165 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 91% of these degrees went to men with the other 9% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in engineering from South Dakota State. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at South Dakota State University.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 55 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 18 |
| General Engineering | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 345 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 143 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 84 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 75 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.