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Mechanical Engineering. at South Dakota State University
Median Salary (1yr)
$67,791
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
94
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
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Median Salary (1yr)
$67,791
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Median Debt at Graduation
$0
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Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
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vs National Avg
-11%
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Annual Graduates
94
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Median Salary (5yr)
$77,562
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Program Analysis
Mechanical Engineering graduates from South Dakota State University earn a first-year salary of $67,791. After five years, their earnings increase to $77,562. The national average salary for this major is $76,087.87.
Graduates of this program have no debt.
South Dakota State University graduates in Mechanical Engineering earn less than the national average in their first year, but their five-year earnings are closer to the national average.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Mechanical Engineering. at South Dakota State University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$67,791
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Mechanical Engineering.
Median Earnings (1yr)
$76,088
Median Debt
$0
Mechanical Engineering. at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $155,889 | $0 | 130 |
| 2 | Stanford University | $143,758 | $0 | 57 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University | $124,058 | $0 | 23 |
| 4 | Stanford University | $121,408 | $0 | 163 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $119,547 | $0 | 60 |