Career Overview
Companies expect graduates to hit the ground running. We’ll give you an edge. With one of the few specialized degree programs in metallurgical engineering in the nation, job recruiters will be looking for you. Our graduates are highly sought after by mineral, steelmaking, biomedical, electronics, automotive, and aerospace companies.
Companies hiring recent graduates: Caterpillar, Nucor Steel, John Deere, and RPM and Associates
Average starting salary: $60,400
“As one of the few universities in the country offering a [MET] Bachelor’s Degree, SDSM&T provides an advantage in building your career with companies worldwide.”
Glenn Stensaker
Senior Product Metallurgist
BS Metallurgical Engineering, SDSM&T, 1995