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 mining engineering.
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The bachelor's program at SD Mines was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for mining engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in mining engineering. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in mining engineering from SD Mines. This makes it the #1 most popular school for mining engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of mining engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at SD Mines is $90,514. This is higher than $85,897, which is the national median for all mining engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 17 mining engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SD Mines, about 88% were men and 12% were women.
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 bachelor's in mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SD Mines does not offer an online option for its mining 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.
The mining engineering program at SD Mines awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
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, 83% 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 mining engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mining 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 |