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Mining Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Mining Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mining Engineering, consider 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.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 mining engineering degrees were granted at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

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

Online coursework is an option 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.

Mining Engineering Rankings at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Rankings can help you compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Mining Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value South Dakota #1 of 1
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #8 of 10
Best Value Nationwide #8 of 10

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mining Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is $27,914.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mining Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mining Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 26% women (6) and 74% men (17).

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

Among the 12 bachelor’s mining engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mining Engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, lower than the national average of 20%.*

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

Among the 11 master’s mining engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mining Engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Minority students account for 27% of Mining Engineering master’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, above the national average of 9%.*

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

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

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

Concentration Graduates
Mining & Mineral Engineering 23

Best-Paid Careers for Mining Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mining Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mining Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889

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