Civil Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$70,318
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$70,318
Civil Engineering
National Average
$73,952
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,064
All programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
49
Completers (IPEDS)
295
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.38
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$70,318
Median Earnings
Civil Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $106,533 | $8,125 |
| Santa Clara University | $100,598 | — |
| San Jose State University | $96,098 | — |
| Cornell University | $95,056 | $12,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $93,769 | — |
| California State University-Chico | $93,131 | $21,125 |
| University of the Pacific | $92,409 | $27,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $91,424 | $20,424 |
| University of California-Davis | $91,243 | $16,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $91,006 | $14,342 |
Other Programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $96,987 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $86,985 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,766 | $25,500 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $74,953 | $27,164 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,777 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $72,639 | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $71,985 | $27,500 |
| Civil Engineering (current) | $70,318 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $64,157 | $22,020 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.