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 geology.
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The geology major at SD Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth 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 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from SD Mines. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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The geology program at SD Mines awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SD Mines does not offer an online option for its geology 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of geology master's degrees went to men and 67% went 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, 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |