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The physical sciences major at SD Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SD Mines. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #212 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SD Mines paid an average of $408 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about SD Mines tuition and fees.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from SD Mines in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from SD Mines. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were 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, 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 419 |
| Engineering Technologies | 24 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 5 |