by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at South Dakota Mines. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota Mines highly for physical sciences, coming in at #183 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 183 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 16 of 36 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at South Dakota Mines, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The physical sciences field at South Dakota Mines includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology awarded 9 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
South Dakota Mines is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at South Dakota Mines were White. About 67% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology conferred 2 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
South Dakota Mines has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota Mines were Asian. Approximately 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at South Dakota Mines. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 22 |
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