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Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology sits in Rapid City, SD.

Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Many students take online classes at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Of 2,576 students, 129 (5%) studied exclusively online and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Use these rankings to compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#3 of 3
Best Value	South Dakota	#3 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#35 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#43 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#476 of 679
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#552 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#3 of 3
Best Value	South Dakota	#3 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#35 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#43 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#476 of 679
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#552 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Students who complete South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,283
2 years	$65,463
3 years	$69,292
4 years	$77,209
5 years	$86,854

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $77,209, compared with $81,748 for all South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology stands at $26,620.

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.