Academics at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 88% of instructors full time, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology can choose from 28 majors with reported graduates spanning 9 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are shown below:

The most popular majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 428 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (84% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Dig Deeper into Academics into South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — the schools accreditation and what it means