College of Engineering 

Real-life experiences and opportunities await you

Are you ready for a rewarding career? Whether designing bridge structures, probing the depths of the ocean, or crafting new computer software, real-life experiences and boundless opportunities await you at South Dakota State University’s College of Engineering.  

Whatever your calling, we will prepare you for the future through a rigorous, practical education focused on problem-solving in seven departments across 13 disciplines. At the undergraduate level, or in one of eight graduate programs, your experience here will be balanced with public service and outreach.

Here, too, job options are at your backdoor, through internships and summer or part-time work at nearby engineering companies eager to hire our students and graduates.

Excellence is our brand, from our eight accredited academic programs to faculty members who are on the cutting edge of world class research and dedicated to ensuring that your educational experience is both relevant and rewarding. You’ll learn from our innovative researchers, who regularly make breakthroughs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and frequently consult with industry to benefit the future of South Dakota.

So, if you are ready to change the world, a career through the College of Engineering may be right for you.