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Electrical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Electrical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

If you plan to study Electrical Engineering, take a look at what South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

During the most recent reporting year, 32 electrical engineering degrees were granted at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

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

Distance learning is available at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Among 2,576 students, 129 (5%) studied exclusively online and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rankings can help you compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #2 of 2
Best Value South Dakota #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #15 of 19
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #15 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #207 of 309
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #221 of 310

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

Graduates of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,157

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology comes in at $22,541.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 16% women (5) and 84% men (27).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Of the 26 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (23).

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Of the 6 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology gender breakdown of Electrical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Electrical Engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

This Electrical Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Electrical Engineering 32

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667

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