Mining and Mineral Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$74,953
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$74,953
Mining and Mineral Engineering
National Average
$85,201
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,064
All programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
20
Completers (IPEDS)
16
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,164
Median Debt
0.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$226/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$74,953
Median Earnings
Mining and Mineral Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | $104,994 | — |
| University of Arizona | $95,216 | $11,000 |
| University of Kentucky | $92,315 | — |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $84,815 | $20,907 |
| Montana Technological University | $84,653 | — |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $84,596 | — |
| West Virginia University | $82,760 | $24,903 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | $80,353 | $26,879 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (this school) | $74,953 | $27,164 |
| University of Utah | $67,359 | — |
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 (current) | $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 | $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.