Chemical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates in chemical engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Compares for Chemical Engineering
All 158 colleges reporting chemical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $122,093 | $107,516 | #38 | $80,139 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $121,641 | $132,880 | #1 | $75,639 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $121,027 | $110,127 | #32 | $81,553 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $116,165 | $110,565 | #30 | $85,578 |
| 5 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $115,726 | $117,694 | #7 | $79,602 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,423 | $117,351 | #9 | $87,365 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $114,226 | $132,225 | #2 | $74,786 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $113,614 | $121,887 | #4 | $83,377 |
| 9 | Rice University Houston, TX | $113,605 | $115,503 | #13 | $87,830 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $113,317 | $103,111 | #54 | $79,737 |
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| 121 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $91,547 | $80,343 | #152 | $66,023 |
| 122 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $91,457 | $83,220 | #149 | $68,245 |
| 123 | Widener University Chester, PA | $91,145 | $92,695 | #105 | $71,160 |
| 124 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $90,845 | $97,785 | #82 | $72,785 |
| 125 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $90,815 | $96,661 | #86 | $70,797 |
| 126 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $90,681 | $102,931 | #56 | $60,528 |
| 127 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $90,279 | $96,341 | #89 | $71,873 |
Other Majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $95,639 | $78,193 | #146 of 459 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $94,201 | $73,551 | #201 of 258 |
| Industrial Engineering | $92,815 | $70,216 | #66 of 94 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $88,904 | $90,514 | #7 of 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,350 | $69,667 | #288 of 318 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,613 | $68,755 | #189 of 233 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $75,779 | — | #5 of 7 |
| Computer Engineering | — | $72,639 | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | — | $71,985 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $48,069 | — | #131 of 138 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota School of Mines and Technology chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,785 one year after graduating and $90,845 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.