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Engineering Technologies at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, 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 located in Rapid City, SD.
Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Many students take online classes at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Of 2,576 students, 129 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 404 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Use these rankings to compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #70 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #71 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #702 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #709 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Those who finish South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,985 |
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
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
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