Civil Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates in civil engineering earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Compares for Civil Engineering
All 233 colleges reporting civil 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 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $108,548 | $98,772 | #8 | $78,142 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $108,466 | $103,237 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $108,246 | $103,028 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,308 | $96,733 | #17 | $85,262 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $105,594 | $96,084 | #19 | $84,883 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,199 | $106,988 | #1 | — |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $103,223 | $93,926 | #32 | $87,790 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,072 | $91,969 | #42 | $80,673 |
| 9 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,990 | $88,493 | #89 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $100,613 | $88,600 | #87 | $76,362 |
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| 186 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $80,958 | $88,438 | #90 | $64,386 |
| 187 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $80,704 | $93,421 | #34 | $65,119 |
| 188 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $80,681 | $91,355 | #49 | $66,064 |
| 189 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $80,613 | $86,772 | #109 | $68,755 |
| 190 | University of Evansville Evansville, IN | $80,532 | $86,396 | #122 | — |
| 191 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $80,437 | $85,838 | #129 | $59,149 |
| 192 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $80,173 | $86,011 | #126 | $69,549 |
Other Civil Engineering Credentials at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,777 | $83,155 | — |
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 |
| Chemical Engineering | $90,845 | $72,785 | #124 of 158 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $88,904 | $90,514 | #7 of 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,350 | $69,667 | #288 of 318 |
| 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 civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,755 one year after graduating and $80,613 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 civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), 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.