2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Engineering Technologies School for You
In 2020-2021, 248 degrees and certificates were awarded to engineering technologies students who went to a South Dakota college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in South Dakota to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota
Check out the engineering tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top South Dakota Schools in Engineering Technologies
Our analysis found Lake Area Technical Institute to be the best school for engineering technologies students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
After completing their degree, engineering tech graduates from LATI carry an average student debtload of $12,227.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota list. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mitchell Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota list. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
On average, engineering tech graduates from Mitchell Tech take out $11,833 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 6 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Rapid City, SD Mines is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota list. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, engineering tech graduates from South Dakota State carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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Western Dakota Technical Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Dakota ranking. Western Dakota Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Rapid City.
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Request InformationBest Engineering Technologies Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 782 |
| Minnesota | 872 |
| Iowa | 665 |
| Missouri | 1,194 |
| Nebraska | 296 |
| North Dakota | 358 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Engineering Tech
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,906 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,593 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,964 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 8,690 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,592 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6,736 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 6,013 |
| General Engineering Technology | 4,676 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 4,330 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,824 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 3,595 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 1,768 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 1,290 |
| Energy Systems Technologies | 1,256 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 1,187 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 989 |
| Mining & Petroleum Technology | 445 |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology | 220 |
| Nanotechnology | 114 |
Majors Similar to Engineering Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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