2015 Viewbook

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CHALLENGING ACADEMICS There are no easy degrees at Mines.

We prepare leaders to tackle the most difficult challenges of the twenty-first century.

Our success is measured by yours.

We want you to succeed.

Though our standards are high, our support runs deep.

Willing to work? We’ll support you every step of the way. www.sdsmt.edu/degrees

Majors Atmospheric Science (meteorology) Applied Biological Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil & Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Geological Engineering Geology Industrial Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Physics Pre-Law Pre-Med

Minors Applied Biological Sciences Atmospheric Sciences Chemistry Computational Science/Big Data Computer Science Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Geology Geospatial Technology Global Engineering Materials Science-Metals Mathematics Occupational Safety Petroleum Systems Physics Robotics Sustainability Engineering

Accelerated Master’s Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Computational Sciences & Robotics Construction Engineering & Management Electrical Engineering Geology & Geological Engineering Materials Engineering & Science Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Paleontology

UNMATCHED IN VALUE Mines has been named one of the best values in higher education for 17 years straight. 98% of last year’s grads landed jobs at 140 companies in 35 states, Canada, and Mexico at an average starting salary of more than $63,000.

That’s better than Harvard – at a fourth the cost.

98% of last year’s grads landed jobs or places in graduate school Estimated cost of attendance per year sd resident non-resident mn resident

tuition/fees*

$10,370

$14,140

$10,370

books/supplies**

$2,000

$2,000

$2,000

room/board

$7,300

$7,300

$7,300

estimated year total

$19,670

$23,440

$19,670

* Averages based on 30 credits per year **Books and supplies includes Tablet PC Some programs are more expensive due to discipline and lab fees

PERSONAL ATTENTION At Mines, graduate students don’t teach.

Professors teach. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, our average class sizes are under 20 students.

Through opportunities to study abroad, 13 competitive engineering teams, over 80 clubs, and our signature professional development program – The Mines Advantage – you will have great opportunities to learn inside and outside the classroom.

INTERNSHIPS

Our internship program is second to none.

78% of last year’s graduates had at least one paid internship at 225 companies in 36 states averaging $17.57 per hour. 15% participated in paid research positions before graduation.

Internships give our students a competitive advantage in the job market.

In the Rushmore Region – the beautiful Black Hills – four seasons of adventure await.

From hiking to biking, skiing, paddle boarding, and rock climbing, the biggest outdoor playground you can imagine is right in our own backyard.

Just a six-hour drive from Denver with direct flights daily to Minneapolis, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, Atlanta, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

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Direct flights daily An NCAA Division II university, SD Mines just finished its first year in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. But the field wasn’t the only place our students brought their A-game.

Our athletes have a higher average GPA than our student body as a whole.

It’s a great day to be a Hardrocker!

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