Our Vision: Premier Engineering College in the Nation, Recognized for Academic Excellence, Accessibility, Industrial Partnerships and Community Engagement
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Solving Tomorrow's Challenges Today
Real-life experiences and opportunities await you
Are you ready for a rewarding career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)? Whatever your interest, we will prepare you for the future through a rigorous, practical education focused on problem-solving in one of many STEM majors offered in our six departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering.
You can also enhance your degree with many options for real-life work experience right here in Brookings or nearby. Most of our students complete part-time work in their major before graduation at nearby engineering/manufacturing companies who are eager to hire our students and graduates.
We also offer opportunities for world-class research experience and graduate study for those who want to change the world through a career in research and development.
Departments and Fields of Study
View the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Departments and Fields of Study.
Master of Engineering Degree
The Master of Engineering degree is designed for engineers employed in or preparing to enter technical management roles in business and industry. Contact Suzette Burckhard for more information.
SDSU researchers part of new national transportation center
South Dakota State researchers will develop innovative techniques to repair and construct bridges and roadways through a new U.S. Department of Transportation-funded research center.
SDSU graduate student finds success at national research lab
When Prateek Munankarmi interviewed for an internship at National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado, he found the research he was doing at South Dakota State matched what the lab was doing—and he landed the position.