SDS
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD, 🇺🇸 United States · Private · Est. 1885
#751
World Ranking
#631
In United States
46+
Courses & Fees
1885
Founded
What South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Engineering & Technology and Computer & IT programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Rapid City, SD.
Rankings
#751
Global Ranking (indicative)
#631
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (46+)
Engineering & Technology
24 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,300 / year |
| Robotics & Mechatronics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,700 / year |
| Mechanical Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,500 / year |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,650 / year |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,250 / year |
| Biomedical Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,850 / year |
| Environmental Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 38,800 / year |
| Automotive Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 22,900 / year |
| Industrial Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 21,000 / year |
| Civil Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,700 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 16,600 / year |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,500 / year |
| Petroleum Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,350 / year |
| Robotics & Mechatronics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,000 / year |
| Mechanical Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,700 / year |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 23,000 / year |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,350 / year |
| Biomedical Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,050 / year |
| Environmental Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 16,500 / year |
| Automotive Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,550 / year |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,500 / year |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,700 / year |
| Aerospace Engineering | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 39,650 / year |
| Chemical Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,600 / year |
Computer & IT
22 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,650 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,300 / year |
| Information Systems | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,750 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,950 / year |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 28,150 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,200 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 14,500 / year |
| Computer Networks | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,400 / year |
| Software Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,900 / year |
| Data Science | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 20,400 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,200 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,400 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,050 / year |
| Information Systems | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 14,850 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,550 / year |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,000 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,100 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,800 / year |
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,700 / year |
| Software Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,400 / year |
| Data Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,950 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 26,100 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.