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Materials Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Materials Engineering, take a look at what 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 is in Rapid City, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 materials engineering degrees were granted at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Online Class Availability 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.

Materials 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 Materials Engineering program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Materials Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 0% women (0) and 100% men (4).

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

Among the 4 master’s materials engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

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

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

The Materials Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Materials Engineering	4

Best-Paid Careers for Materials Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Materials Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Materials Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Materials Engineers	$52,129

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.