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Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

287 Bachelor's Degrees
82 Master's Degrees
17 Doctor's Degrees
We'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 engineering.

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Engineering Degrees Available at SD Mines

SD Mines Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Engineering Graduate Certificate Schools 24
Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 145
Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 149
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 157
Best Engineering Schools 162

Popularity of Engineering at SD Mines

During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 255 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in engineering from SD Mines. This makes it the #134 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Engineering from SD Mines Cost?

$10,400 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$26,840 Average Student Debt

SD Mines Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.

SD Mines Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The engineering program at SD Mines awarded 287 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% 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 engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 249
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 10

Does SD Mines Offer an Online BS in Engineering?

Online degrees for the SD Mines engineering 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.

SD Mines Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 90 students who earned a master's degree in Engineering from SD Mines in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.

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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, 86% 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 engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 77
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 2

Engineering Student Diversity at SD Mines

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Engineering Majors

Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 110
Civil Engineering 76
Industrial Engineering 46
Electrical Engineering 45
Chemical Engineering 33
Mining Engineering 23
Computer Engineering 17
Biomedical Engineering 16
Geoscience Engineering 16
Materials Engineering 13
Construction Engineering 13
Metallurgical Engineering 10
Other Engineering 1

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Sciences 37
Engineering Technologies 24
Mathematics & Statistics 15
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5

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