Mining and Mineral Engineering Schools in South Dakota

In 2022-2023, 23 students earned their Mining and Mineral Engineering degrees in SD.

In this state, Mining and Mineral Engineering is the 47th most popular major out of a total 175 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mining and Mineral Engineering Majors in South Dakota

Mining and Mineral Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	10

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a mining and mineral engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mining and mineral engineering majors in South Dakota is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 4.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
• White: 60.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
• Other Races: 4.3%

Jobs for Mining and Mineral Engineering Grads in South Dakota

There are 220 people in the state and 231,600 people in the nation working in mining and mineral engineering jobs.

Wages for Mining and Mineral Engineering Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, mining and mineral engineering grads earn an average of $87,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

Most Popular Mining and Mineral Engineering Programs in SD

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Mining and Mineral Engineering Careers in SD

Some of the careers mining and mineral engineering majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Engineering Professors	25%	$86,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers	9%	$122,090

View Nationwide Mining and Mineral Engineering Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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