Chemical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$69,338
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$69,338
Chemical Engineering
National Average
$85,562
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,064
All programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
43
Completers (IPEDS)
184
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.39
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$69,338
Median Earnings
Chemical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $108,850 | $13,178 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $108,067 | $18,155 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $107,816 | $20,500 |
| Lamar University | $107,127 | $19,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $105,514 | — |
| Cornell University | $105,514 | $14,361 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $105,292 | $18,017 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $102,617 | $23,125 |
| University of Tulsa | $101,924 | — |
| Bucknell University | $101,352 | $27,000 |
Other Programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $96,987 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $86,985 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,766 | $25,500 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $74,953 | $27,164 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,777 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $72,639 | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $71,985 | $27,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,318 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering (current) | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $64,157 | $22,020 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.