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:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota Mines among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #495 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 495 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in South Dakota | 3 of 3 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 40 of 49 |
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 |
This engineering area of study at South Dakota Mines covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
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.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 3 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 26 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 326 |
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 |
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 Degrees in Engineering | 76 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 16 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
