by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota Mines. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at South Dakota Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 264 |
| Master’s | 76 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 264 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
South Dakota Mines is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,209 a year. This is below $81,748, the median for all majors at South Dakota Mines.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota Mines, engineering students accumulate a median of $26,620 in student loans. This is below $26,668, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota Mines.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,820 | $12,200 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 79% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota Mines were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
South Dakota Mines granted 84 bachelor’s completions in mechanical engineering in the latest year of data — 7% to women and 93% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
South Dakota Mines granted 32 bachelor’s completions in civil engineering, general recently — 34% to women and 66% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
South Dakota Mines conferred 29 bachelor’s completions in metallurgical engineering in the latest year of data — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
South Dakota Mines granted 26 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
South Dakota Mines awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering in the most recent reporting year — 24% to women and 76% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
South Dakota Mines granted 23 bachelor’s completions in chemical engineering recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (96%).
South Dakota Mines granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (94%).
South Dakota Mines conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in mining and mineral engineering in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
South Dakota Mines conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in computer engineering, general recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
South Dakota Mines awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in geological/geophysical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at South Dakota Mines. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 76 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
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