by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SD Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from SD Mines. This makes it the #95 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SD Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,755 a year. This is less than $69,566, which is the national median of all civil eng majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SD Mines, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $28,474 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,083.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in civil eng from SD Mines. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines civil 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.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from SD Mines make a median salary of $74,777 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in civil eng from SD Mines. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 110 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Mining Engineering | 23 |