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. Also, learn how SD Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in geoscience engineering.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for geoscience engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geoscience Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Geoscience Engineering Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geoscience engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geoscience engineering from SD Mines. This makes it the #3 most popular school for geoscience engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geoscience engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 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 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geoscience engineering from SD Mines in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 geoscience engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SD Mines does not offer an online option for its geoscience engineering 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in geoscience engineering from SD Mines. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 geoscience engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geoscience 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 |