South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
— Science and Engineering since 1885 —
At Mines we don't have large lectures led by graduate students, just hands-on education and real world experience. Students interned with 240 employers in 39 states last year alone.
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Gain access to renowned faculty, high-tech facilities, challenging projects, and the resources you need to advance your career and research what matters - here and around the globe.
What's better than a degree? Graduating with an average starting salary topping $63,000 — one reason the Wall Street Journal named us #1 return on investment nationwide.
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16 undergraduate degrees/majors, 23 graduate degrees, 18 minors plus certificate options help you prepare for the future you envision
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has received a $1 million donation over a six-year period for Hardrocker men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s and women’s cross country athletic scholarships.
Affordable Colleges ranks SD Mines’ online Engineering Master’s programs sixth in the United States. In its 2017 College Salary Report PayScale ranked SD Mines as number one in South Dakota based on the median mid-career salary of graduates. The organization College Choice has also ranked SD Mines among its list of Best Colleges in South Dakota.
Come root for the Hardrocker Football team as they take on BHSU in the 132nd Black Hills Brawl in Spearfish. Learn More >>
The best way to learn if Mines is for you is to attend a "Go To Mines" Open House. Tour campus, meet faculty and students, and see what your future might hold! Our next GTM events happen October 21. Learn More >>
Intern at NASA, Pepsi, Michelin, Garmin, or Ford in the US or abroad. Our students do. Find out where a SD Mines education can take you. Learn More >>
Take an interactive walking tour of campus with 360-degree panoramic views. View Now >>