South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Acceptance Rate & Chances VERIFIED · federal data
South Dakota (Midwest) · 2,071 undergrads · ~31 avg class size · 14:1 student-faculty · $14,900/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Median earnings (10yr)
$72K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.4 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Mining and metallurgy roles in Black Hills operations and regional processors.
- Petroleum engineering positions with mid-size operators in Bakken and DJ Basin.
- Civil/mechanical roles at Missouri River dam projects and water infrastructure.
- Manufacturing engineering at John Deere Waterloo and regional ag equipment OEMs.
- DoD contractor positions at bases near Rapid City and Aberdeen.
About South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
STEM-only public with very high engineering placement/salaries.
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