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Engineering Tech in South Dakota

Engineering Tech Schools in South Dakota

228 Engineering Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Engineering Tech is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in South Dakota

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 172
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in South Dakota

There are 14,550 people in the state and 6,146,030 people in the nation working in engineering tech jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in South Dakota

Engineering Tech grads earn an average of $52,240 in the state and $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in South Dakota that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,595. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. In their early career, Mitchell Tech grads earn an average salary of $41,842.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,402.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,788. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,416 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,005 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
140 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,266. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
3,539 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

Engineering Tech Careers in SD

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 17% $37,640
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 15% $43,430
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 14% $36,730
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $37,440
Architectural and Civil Drafters 13% $42,220
Mechanical Drafters 12% $41,480
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 12% $50,230
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $45,580
Civil Engineering Technicians 9% $43,590
Medical Equipment Repairers 9% $48,620
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $38,880
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $39,720
Construction Managers 6% $94,880
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 3% $41,320
Engineering Technicians 0% $53,450
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 0% $0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -4% $35,100

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