South Dakota · Engineering

Best Engineering institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 14.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
8
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Engineers, All Other
$88,390
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Engineering in South Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
762%
2South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City Public
153%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Engineers, All Other (SOC 17-2199).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$117,750
typically Bachelor's degree

What Engineers, All Other earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
220
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$88,390
median $82,970
Best-paying metro
$79,770
Rapid City, SD

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Engineering programs in South Dakota.

How much do Engineers, All Other earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Engineers, All Other in South Dakota is $88,390 (median $82,970), across about 220 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Engineering program?+

The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…

What is the job outlook for Engineers, All Other?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 9,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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