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Geoscience Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Geoscience Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

If you plan to study Geoscience Engineering, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

During the most recent reporting year, 16 geoscience engineering graduations were recorded 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. Of 2,576 students, 129 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Geoscience Engineering Rankings at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Geoscience Engineering program against peer institutions.

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

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geoscience Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $55,327
2 years $50,856

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geoscience Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Geoscience Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 31% women (5) and 69% men (11).

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

Among the 6 bachelor’s geoscience 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 Geoscience Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geoscience Engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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

Among the 8 master’s geoscience engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geoscience Engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Geoscience Engineering Doctoral Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Among the 2 doctoral geoscience engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology gender breakdown of Geoscience Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geoscience Engineering doctoral degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geoscience 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 Geoscience Engineering Concentrations at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

This Geoscience Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geological Engineering 16

Top-Paying Careers for Geoscience Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Geoscience Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geoscience Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Engineers, All Other $136,628
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
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889

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