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. In addition, we cover how SD Mines ranks in comparison to other schools with ee programs.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in ee from SD Mines. This makes it the #117 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at SD Mines is $73,551. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $77,687 for all ee 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from SD Mines in 2021-2022, 85% were men and 15% were 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, 76% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SD Mines does not offer an online option for its ee bachelor’s degree program 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 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in ee 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, 58% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 110 |
| Civil Engineering | 76 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Mining Engineering | 23 |