Geology & Earth Sciences at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, take a look at what South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in Rapid City, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 30% women (3) and 70% men (7).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Among the 10 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geology & Earth Sciences program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Geology & Earth Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Hydrologists | $96,513 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 |
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.