Rapid City, South Dakota
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
52% vs. 41.9% national median| Years | Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| within 4 years | 12% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 5 years | 41% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 6 years | 48% earned a bachelor degree |
A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Salary After 10 Years
$60,000 vs. $34,300 national median| Years | Average Earnings |
|---|---|
| after 6 years | $54,000 per year |
| after 7 years | $48,500 per year |
| after 8 years | $56,700 per year |
| after 9 years | $53,100 per year |
| after 10 years | $60,000 per year |
10 years after enrolling, the average income of former South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students who are working and no longer in school is $60,000, which is 75% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.
Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation
Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$27,500Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
57%Student Loan Repayment
Median Loan Payment
$284 per monthPercent of students actively repaying their loans
79% vs. 47% national averagePrimary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219347 IPEDS survey data for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
