Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD
South Dakota State University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 72 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $87,704 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $93,642 for Mechanical Engineering programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Aerospace Engineers, and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Aerospace Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$87,704
Completers
72
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
4
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
11
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 6% | 66,660 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,510 | 9% | 281,290 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4% | 220,970 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$9,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,809
Graduation Rate
61.0%
Total Enrollment
9,198
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — $131,967
- California State University Maritime Academy — $126,395
- Santa Clara University — $122,111
- Duke University — $120,991
- University of California-Berkeley — $119,371