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ACCEPTANCE RATE

90.04%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

90

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,847

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Electrical Engineering Degree

The electrical engineering program at South Dakota State University prepares students for careers in computer systems design, embedded systems design, distributed systems design, network systems design, wireless systems design, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic, and related communications systems. Program courses include: communication systems and their components, electrical power generation systems, superconductors, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer electrical engineering degrees.

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South Dakota State University (SD Mines)

501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD

South Dakota State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookings, SD and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of South Dakota. Approximately thirteen thousand students are enrolled annually at SDSU.

Areas of study available at SDSU include:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Agriculture Operations
  • Psychology
  • Family And Consumer Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to South Dakota State University score in a range of 19 to 25 on the ACT exam. SDSU has an admissions rate of about 92 percent of which only 52 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,600, while nonresidents pay $9,500 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 annually. Students enrolled at SDSU may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.sdstate.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Dakota State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree14
Master's Degree9
Doctorate Degree3

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male23
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
White13
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien11

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Electrical Engineering program at South Dakota State University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Aerospace Engineers

Description

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Electrical Engineers

Description

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electrical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Rapid City, SD
    • Total Employment: 60
    • Average Hourly Rate: $40.78
    • Average Annual Salary: $84820

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Description

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electronics engineers, except computer employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students SD Mines accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, South Dakota State University may offer student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

South Dakota State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (The Summit League)
  • Basketball (The Summit League)
  • Track and Field (The Summit League)
  • Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Equestrian