South Dakota · Metallurgical Engineering

Best Metallurgical Engineering institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

Metallurgical Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on the study of metallic elements, their compounds, and alloys. This program is ideal for students interested in materials science and engineering, providing…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.20
States offered
8
with a program page
Degrees / yr
29
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$71,985
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Materials Engineers
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City Public · Bachelor's degree
$71,9852953%$27,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.7%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$108,310
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningScienceCritical ThinkingMathematicsSpeaking

What Materials Engineers earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Materials Engineers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Metallurgical Engineering programs in South Dakota.

Which Metallurgical Engineering program in South Dakota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tops the list at $71,985. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Metallurgical Engineering program?+

Metallurgical Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on the study of metallic elements, their compounds, and alloys. This program is ideal for students interested in materials science and engineering, providing…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, science, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Materials Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +5.7% growth with around 1,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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