Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 14.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$103,018Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at South Dakota State University earn a median of $103,018. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440).

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other South Dakota schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City	$73,551	$22,020

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from South Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $103,018.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.