South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,071
students enrolled
560
degrees and certificates a year
53%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,183
average net price a year
Tuition $7,800 in state, $12,200 out of state
$62,863
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$72,257
median earnings, 10 years after entry
94% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 71% | 397 |
| Physical sciences | 9% | 52 |
| Engineering technologies | 6% | 36 |
| Computer & information sciences | 6% | 34 |
| Mathematics & statistics | 2% | 13 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 7 | ||||
| Data science | 1 |
The job market around South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pennington County, where the college is.
72
open professional jobs
13
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
1.7%
unemployment in Pennington County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$70,768
median household income
Pennington County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, physical sciences, engineering technologies, which lead to engineering (7 open), operations (13 open), research (1 open).
Hiring most: Monument Health Network (9), State of South Dakota (6), Dialysis Clinic (3), GPAC (3), Quanta Services (3), Army National Guard Units (2), Bright Horizons Family Solutions (2), City of Rapid City, Public Works (2).
What they hire for: Operations (13), Finance (9), Engineering (7), Human Resources (7), Clinical (6), Sales (6). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Dakota Workforce Development Council.
- Rapid City American Job CenterRapid City · 605-773-3372 · 8:00am - 5pm M-W & Fri; 9am - 5pm Thur
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology enrolls about 2,071 students and is a public 4-year institution in Rapid City, South Dakota. It awards about 560 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- 53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,863 six years after entry and $72,257 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science (master, doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- 72 open professional jobs are listed in Pennington County, 13 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Monument Health Network has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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