Metallurgical Engineering

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

CIP 14.20

$71,985Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$27,500Median federal debt

20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Metallurgical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn a median of $71,985 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $92,722 four years after graduating (middle half: $73,862–$115,070). Median debt is $27,500, about 38% 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
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,551
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,785
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,639
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 Metallurgical Engineering graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology make?

The median salary is $71,985 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,500.

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