Computer Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Rapid City, SD•In-State Tuition: $10,400•Out-of-State Tuition: $14,800•Admission Rate: 85%•Avg SAT: 1245
Median Earnings (1yr)
$72,639
28th percentile
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates earn $73k, placing them in the 28th percentile of all computer engineering bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Computer Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology$72,639———
National Median$78,952—$24,5000.31

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.