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, and more. In addition, we cover how SD Mines ranks in comparison to other schools with bio engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 300% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from SD Mines. This makes it the #97 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SD Mines was $408 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 8 bio engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SD Mines, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in 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 bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines bio engineering 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.
The bio engineering program at SD Mines awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 110 |
| Civil Engineering | 76 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |