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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Public · General
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a public institution in Rapid City, SD. With a 85% admission rate and 1,320 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,042 students, offers 9 programs with earnings data, and has a 57% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
85%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,320
Enrollment
2,042
Completion Rate
57%
Cost of Attendance
$24,865
In-State Tuition
$10,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,800
Programs
9
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 9 Programs
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Showing 9 of 9 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $90,514 | — | $24,865 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,193 | $103,595 | $24,865 | 3.1x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,551 | — | $24,865 | 3.0x | |
| 4 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,785 | $102,160 | $24,865 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,639 | — | $24,865 | 2.9x | |
| 6 | Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,985 | — | $24,865 | 2.9x | |
| 7 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,216 | $78,152 | $24,865 | 2.8x | |
| 8 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,667 | $89,548 | $24,865 | 2.8x | |
| 9 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,755 | $77,157 | $24,865 | 2.8x |