by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SD Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in ie.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SD Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,216 a year. This is less than $74,748, which is the national median of all ie majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SD Mines paid an average of $408 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $261 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 | $12,200 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in ie from SD Mines. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SD Mines are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a bachelor's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines ie bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SD Mines Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in ie from SD Mines in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SD Mines are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 110 |
| Civil Engineering | 76 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Mining Engineering | 23 |