by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in South Dakota to determine which ones were the best for mechanical engineering students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 216 degrees in mechanical engineering annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Dakota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of me degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat South Dakota School of Mines and Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. SD Mines is a small public school located in the city of Rapid City.
Students who graduate with their degree from the me program state that they receive average early career earnings of $69,667.
More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mechanical engineering. South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Brookings.
Students who graduate with their degree from the me program report average early career earnings of $67,791.
More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from South Dakota State UniversityExplore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Mechanical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 216 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 131 |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Mining Engineering | 23 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 19 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 18 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 16 |
| Materials Engineering | 13 |
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