Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology · Rapid City, SD
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 76 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $85,350 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $93,642 for Mechanical Engineering programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Aerospace Engineers, and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Aerospace Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$85,350
Completers
76
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
8
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Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 6% | 66,660 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,510 | 9% | 281,290 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4% | 220,970 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$10,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,900
Graduation Rate
55.6%
Total Enrollment
2,071
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — $131,967
- California State University Maritime Academy — $126,395
- Santa Clara University — $122,111
- Duke University — $120,991
- University of California-Berkeley — $119,371