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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining and mineral 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 14 bachelor's degrees in mining & mineral engineering. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in mining and mineral engineering from SD Mines. This makes it the #1 most popular school for mining and mineral engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining and mineral engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mining and mineral engineering from SD Mines in 2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 mining and mineral engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of mining and mineral engineering master's degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
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 mining and mineral engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
