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Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider 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 is located in Rapid City, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 93 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Studying Online at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Online coursework is an option 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.

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

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,634
2 years	$67,789
3 years	$71,638
4 years	$80,766
5 years	$89,548

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $80,766, compared with $81,748 for all South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 8% women (7) and 92% men (86).

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

Among the 84 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 7% were women (6) and 93% were men (78).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	72
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, lower than the national average of 34%.*

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

Of the 9 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 11% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, below the national average of 23%.*

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

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

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	93

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

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

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.