Top Majors at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
SD · Ranked by 5-year median salary · 15 majors with data
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| # | Major | Year 1 | Year 5 Median | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metallurgical Engineering | $81,323 | $108,882 | $125,175 |
| 2 | Mining and Mineral Engineering | $86,179 | $108,803 | $121,110 |
| 3 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | $80,422 | $101,236 | $125,148 |
| 4 | Chemical Engineering | $84,409 | $101,165 | $127,840 |
| 5 | Computer Engineering | $78,170 | $99,134 | $117,385 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences, General | $77,644 | $98,571 | $111,249 |
| 7 | Mechanical Engineering | $76,053 | $93,807 | $117,819 |
| 8 | Industrial Engineering | $71,422 | $93,561 | $109,907 |
| 9 | Civil Engineering | $65,278 | $83,557 | $97,404 |
| 10 | Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $68,758 | $81,671 | $110,004 |
| 11 | Mathematics | $54,993 | $73,521 | $90,406 |
| 12 | Biotechnology | $40,883 | $69,154 | — |
| 13 | Chemistry | $34,376 | $63,563 | $98,392 |
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $34,608 | $58,249 | $76,237 |
| 15 | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $39,048 | $54,333 | $74,586 |
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Data sources: US Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO). Cost-of-living index: BLS Regional CPI & MIT Living Wage Project. Cost of attendance: IPEDS. For informational use only; data may be suppressed for small cohort sizes.