by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Dakota Mines. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota Mines among the top schools in the country for civil engineering, coming in at #223 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 223 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 2 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 19 of 19 |
Here is each degree level granted in civil engineering at South Dakota Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
South Dakota Mines is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,318 a year. This is lower than $81,748, the median for all majors at South Dakota Mines.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota Mines, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,388 in student loans. This is above $26,668, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota Mines.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,820 | $12,200 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Learn more about South Dakota Mines tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 66% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota Mines are White. Approximately 84% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota Mines. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 1 |
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