Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Compares for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
All 138 colleges reporting geological and earth sciences/geosciences 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $85,207 | $95,667 | #1 | — |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $83,481 | $84,876 | #2 | $42,062 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #3 | $53,908 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #4 | $53,908 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #5 | $53,908 |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $79,143 | $72,015 | #16 | — |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $74,594 | $75,840 | #10 | $44,585 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $74,591 | $75,837 | #11 | $49,727 |
| 9 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $73,647 | $67,014 | #30 | $41,351 |
| 10 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $73,418 | $66,806 | #33 | — |
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| 128 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $49,241 | $53,788 | #111 | $29,030 |
| 129 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $48,987 | $56,706 | #103 | — |
| 130 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $48,191 | $51,671 | #124 | $34,481 |
| 131 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $48,069 | $51,741 | #123 | — |
| 132 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $47,123 | $49,034 | #131 | $29,117 |
| 133 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $47,111 | $48,769 | #132 | $39,375 |
| 134 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $46,986 | $49,424 | #128 | — |
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 |
| 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 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota School of Mines and Technology geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,069 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 geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190).
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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.