All South Dakota School of Mines and Technology majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $73,551 | $94,201 | $22,541 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,216 | $92,815 | $26,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,785 | $90,845 | $28,000 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $90,514 | $88,904 | $27,914 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,667 | $85,350 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,755 | $80,613 | $27,388 |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | $75,779 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | $72,639 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $71,985 | — | $27,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $48,069 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,193 | $95,639 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Civil Engineering → Civil engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students earn a median $72,257 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of South Dakota colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology majors questions
How many majors does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offer?
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers 23 bachelor's majors across 4 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median $95,639 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which South Dakota School of Mines and Technology majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Geology / Earth Science graduates earn the least: a median $48,069 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology overview