Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$80,766
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,766
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,064
All programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
99
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$25,500
Median Debt
0.32
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$213/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$80,766
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
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 (current) | $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 | $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.