by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SD Mines ranks in comparison to other schools with chem eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from SD Mines. This makes it the #52 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at SD Mines is $72,785. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about SD Mines tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of chem eng bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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, 96% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines chem eng 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in chem eng from SD Mines. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng 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 |
| Mining Engineering | 23 |