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Chemical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in Rapid City, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 chemical engineering degrees were awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Studying Online at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Many students take online classes at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Among 2,576 students, 129 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Chemical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 159
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Those who finish South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Chemical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,674
2 years	$69,338
5 years	$102,160

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology stands at $28,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemical Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Chemical Engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 44% women (16) and 56% men (20).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Of the 23 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Among the 9 master’s chemical engineering graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	2

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Of the 4 doctoral chemical engineering degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, above the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

This Chemical Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemical Engineering	36

Best-Paid Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.