by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SD Mines ranks in comparison to other schools with meteorology programs.
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The meteorology major at SD Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology. 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 2 bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences & meteorology. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in meteorology from SD Mines. This makes it the #29 most popular school for meteorology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 meteorology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SD Mines. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
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 meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SD Mines meteorology 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.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology from SD Mines in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% 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, 100% 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 meteorology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the meteorology majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
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