by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SD Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at SD Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from SD Mines. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about SD Mines tuition and fees.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from SD Mines in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SD Mines Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in physics from SD Mines. About 14% of these graduates were women and the other 86% were men.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |