Geological/Geophysical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates in geological/geophysical engineering earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Compares for Geological/Geophysical Engineering
All 7 colleges reporting geological/geophysical 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 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $93,629 | $102,275 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $88,484 | $82,750 | #3 | $68,694 |
| 3 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | $81,862 | $86,314 | #2 | $63,658 |
| 4 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $78,079 | $81,037 | #5 | — |
| 5 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $75,779 | $81,568 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $75,259 | $80,694 | #6 | $64,503 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $73,337 | $76,311 | #7 | — |
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 |
| 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 geological/geophysical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,779 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/geophysical engineering?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for geological/geophysical engineering graduates, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological/geophysical engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for geological/geophysical engineering ($77,880).
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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.