by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at South Dakota Mines. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate 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 #504 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 504 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in South Dakota | 3 of 3 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 41 of 50 |
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 awarded 76 master’s degrees in engineering.
South Dakota Mines is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 19 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 255 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at South Dakota Mines are White. Approximately 63% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology awarded 7 doctoral degrees in engineering.
South Dakota Mines has not been ranked for engineering at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota Mines were White. About 43% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology awarded 16 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
South Dakota Mines is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at South Dakota Mines are White. About 81% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 2 professional certificate degrees in engineering.
South Dakota Mines is not currently ranked for engineering at the professional certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in engineering from South Dakota Mines identified as men.
The largest share of engineering professional certificate degree graduates at South Dakota Mines were Asian. Roughly 50% 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 professional certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at South Dakota Mines. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 264 |
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