Civil Engineering at South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$67,561
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$67,561
Civil Engineering
National Average
$73,952
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,786
All programs at South Dakota State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
36
Completers (IPEDS)
295
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.34
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$67,561
Median Earnings
Civil Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $106,533 | $8,125 |
| Santa Clara University | $100,598 | — |
| San Jose State University | $96,098 | — |
| Cornell University | $95,056 | $12,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $93,769 | — |
| California State University-Chico | $93,131 | $21,125 |
| University of the Pacific | $92,409 | $27,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $91,424 | $20,424 |
| University of California-Davis | $91,243 | $16,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $91,006 | $14,342 |
Other Programs at South Dakota State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,350 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,977 | $53,543 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,596 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $91,422 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $89,959 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,691 | $46,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,562 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,660 | — |
| Civil Engineering (current) | $67,561 | $23,250 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $67,472 | $26,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.