by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how SD Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in metallurgical engineering.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for metallurgical engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in metallurgical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SD Mines, metallurgical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,500 for all metallurgical engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the metallurgical engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 metallurgical engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from SD Mines. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 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 metallurgical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 65 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 64 |
| Industrial Engineering | 56 |
| Chemical Engineering | 42 |
| Electrical Engineering | 39 |