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EnglishWhat Programs and Majors Does South Dakota Mines Offer?
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South Dakota Mines offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, and technology, with admissions paths for both undergraduate and graduate students. The site's program pages are the authoritative list of majors; the homepage highlights mechanical engineering and computer science as examples and points to a customizable major structure through senior electives.
Program Levels and Admissions Paths
The site presents two main admissions tracks:
- Undergraduate Admissions — for students seeking a bachelor's degree.
- Graduate Admissions — for students pursuing advanced study.
Both are listed as entry points on the homepage, alongside an "Explore All Programs" link that leads to the full catalog of offerings. If you are comparing schools, start with that program list rather than the homepage highlights, since the homepage only names a few fields.
What the Site Emphasizes
The homepage identifies the institution as "An Engineering, Science & Technology University" and features student voices from specific majors:
| Featured Area | What the Site Says |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | A student describes customizing the major with senior electives to pick specialties |
| Computer Science | A student notes that the school understands industry and employer expectations |
These are illustrative, not a complete list. The site does not enumerate every major on the homepage, so treat these as examples of program character rather than the full catalog.
Customizing Your Major
One distinctive point comes from a mechanical engineering student quoted on the site: beyond core major courses, students have senior electives where they "pick and choose what specialties you like." This suggests programs are structured to let students shape part of their degree toward a specialty. The exact elective rules will differ by department, so confirm the requirements on the specific program page before applying.
Outcomes the Site Reports
The homepage lists placement and salary figures that may help you evaluate programs:
- 192 employers in 36 states
- $76,805 average starting salary
- 94% job placement rate
These are institutional figures as stated on the site; they are not broken down by major, so use them as general context rather than a per-program guarantee.
How to Explore Further
- Go to the site's "Explore All Programs" link to see the full list of undergraduate and graduate offerings.
- Open the specific program page for the major you are considering to check curriculum, elective options, and admission requirements.
- Use the Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Admissions pages for application steps and deadlines.
A practical note: the site states that students from South Dakota and select surrounding states can apply with no application fee through November 30, with the fee automatically waived for eligible SD Advantage students. That applies to the application process, not to tuition or program costs, which the homepage does not address.