South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

๐Ÿ“ Rapid City, SD  ยท  Official Website โ†—

๐ŸŸข Excellent ROI
Break-Even 0.8 yrs
Lifetime Gain +$976,950
10-yr Median Salary $72,257
Grad Rate 53%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)
$10,500
Out-of-State: $14,900
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Median Salary (10 yrs)
$72,257
6-yr median: $62,863
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Median Graduate Debt
$27,000
Federal loans only
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Graduation Rate
53%
Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

โฑ Years to Break Even 0.8 years
$27,000 debt รท salary premium above HS grad median
๐Ÿ’ก Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)
+$976,950
Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 2,071 students.