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Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Dakota

144 students earned ME degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in South Dakota

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 133
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 85.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in South Dakota

1,610 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $76,220, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,507 a year. 80% of the teachers are full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in SD

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Engineering Professors 25% $86,400
Mechanical Engineers 18% $73,860
Cost Estimators 10% $54,560
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $122,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Civil Engineering 110
Electrical Engineering 75
Industrial Engineering 56
Chemical Engineering 42
Mining Engineering 28
Geoscience Engineering 25
Metallurgical Engineering 18
General Engineering 17

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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