by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SD Mines ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 120 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SD Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,667 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SD Mines, me students borrow a median amount of $34,673 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at SD Mines is $306 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SD Mines was $408 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $261 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 | $12,200 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from SD Mines in 2022, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SD Mines are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SD Mines does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SD Mines Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from SD Mines in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SD Mines are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 76 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Mining Engineering | 23 |