# South Dakota State University: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Brookings, SD. IPEDS 219356, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/south-dakota-state-university/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,129
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,486 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in SD: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,611

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,486 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,266 | $61,629 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $15,248 | $65,871 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,073 | $78,075 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,706 | $89,450 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,886 | $94,548 | 2.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Civil Engineering at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | $82,486 | $27,000 | $19,841 | 62% |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $80,613 | $27,388 | $20,183 | 53% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage not reported metro, $98,700 SD, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $164,330 SD, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported metro, $98,890 SD, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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