# South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Rapid City, SD. IPEDS 219347, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/south-dakota-school-of-mines-and-technology/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,551
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,201 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,541 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,496

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.63 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,201 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,348 | $71,061 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,909 | $82,919 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,366 | $85,035 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $21,176 | $98,045 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,993 | $101,828 | 1.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | $103,018 | not reported | $19,841 | 62% |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $94,201 | $22,541 | $20,183 | 53% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $105,330 Rapid City, SD, $98,980 SD, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $196,800 Rapid City, SD, $164,330 SD, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage not reported Rapid City, SD, $101,400 SD, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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