Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's degree · South Dakota School of Mines and Technology · Rapid City, SD

CIP 14.10

$73,551Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$94,201Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$22,020Median federal debt

28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $73,551 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $22,020, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$74,777
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 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology make?

The median salary is $73,551 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,020.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.