Industrial Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates in industrial engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Compares for Industrial Engineering
All 94 colleges reporting industrial 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $138,720 | $136,291 | #1 | $89,811 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $128,003 | $132,509 | #2 | $87,826 |
| 3 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $121,498 | $123,565 | #4 | $81,142 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,930 | $124,343 | #3 | $86,476 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $116,641 | $106,212 | #24 | $82,437 |
| 6 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $112,797 | $102,638 | #34 | $87,226 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $112,150 | $102,049 | #39 | $87,807 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #42 | $77,692 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #43 | $77,692 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #44 | $77,692 |
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| 63 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $93,183 | $99,999 | #50 | $83,427 |
| 64 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $93,098 | $96,651 | #62 | $77,724 |
| 65 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $92,914 | $97,734 | #55 | $74,310 |
| 66 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $92,815 | $99,906 | #52 | $70,216 |
| 67 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $92,491 | $102,558 | #36 | $74,709 |
| 68 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $92,332 | $112,027 | #13 | $70,703 |
| 69 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $92,306 | $97,326 | #59 | $74,670 |
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 |
| 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 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $48,069 | — | #131 of 138 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota School of Mines and Technology industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,216 one year after graduating and $92,815 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 industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.