Physical Sciences at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
SD Mines is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and approximately 2,475 students attend the school each year. Of the 360 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2021, 26 of them were physical sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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SD Mines Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
SD Mines Physical Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks physical sciences programs across the country. The following shows how SD Mines performed in these rankings.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at SD Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Schools | 44 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Most Focused Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Most Popular Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from SD Mines. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #212 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at SD Mines
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
SD Mines Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 92% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at SD Mines are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
SD Mines Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from SD Mines, 83% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
SD Mines also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 1 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
Related Majors
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Engineering
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Occupation | Jobs in SD | Average Salary in SD |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 3,520 | $42,960 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 210 | $61,250 |
| Chemists | 140 | $62,550 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 110 | $130,230 |
| Engineering Professors | 110 | $87,010 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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