South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
SD · Public · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Applied Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Civil Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Industrial Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Computer Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Engineering Technology | $24K | $65K | $92K | B | BUY |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Chemistry | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |