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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Points of Pride

Welcome

Since 1885, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has been a national leader in preparing world-class engineers and scientists. Rugged individuals and pioneers in engineering and science established the School of Mines 126 years ago, and began a legacy of educating the leaders of tomorrow. The University’s faculty, staff, students, and alumni carry on that tradition today.

Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development in areas of critical need to South Dakota, the nation, and the world. The School of Mines has 16 academic departments and offers 36 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

Our graduates design, construct, and operate the most modern technology to meet today’s complex challenges and are held in the highest regard by their fellow leaders in industry, consulting, government, health, research, and education. They graduate fully prepared to begin meaningful careers:

  • Average Placement Rate: 97%
  • Average Starting Salary of Graduates: $56,751
  • Students with Co-ops or Internships: 75%
  • The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is ranked sixth nationwide by U.S. News & World Report in admissions selectivity for its online graduate engineering programs.

Quick Facts

  • Number of research centers: 13
  • Number of teams in award-winning CAMP program: 13
  • Distance to Sanford Underground Laboratory: 45 miles

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