Civil Engineering
Master's degree · South Dakota School of Mines and Technology · Rapid City, SD
$74,777Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,155Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $74,777 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108).
Other programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$91,138 - Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's degree
$90,514 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$78,193 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,551 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,785 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,639 - Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,985 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,216 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,667 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,755 - Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,779 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$48,069
Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology make?
The median salary is $74,777 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.