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. We've also included details on how SD Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in metallurgical engineering.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for metallurgical engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Metallurgical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Metallurgical Engineering Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in metallurgical engineering. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Metallurgical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SD Mines go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,985 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $75,485 for all metallurgical engineering 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 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from SD Mines. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
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, 90% 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 metallurgical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines metallurgical 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the metallurgical 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 |