South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

South Dakota Mines is a great value! South Dakota Mines is among the nation's leading engineering, science and technology universities that delivers a best-in-class education at an affordable price. Mines graduates earn an average starting salary of $66,156 and remain in demand even during the current economic downturn, with a 97% job placement rate in their field of study.New incoming freshmen and transfer students from Colorado will get the South Dakota Advantage tuition rate, which is the same as in-state tuition. Estimated Yearly Total (including room/board, tuition/fees, & books/supplies) $22,310. College Factual ranks South Dakota Mines as the best engineering school for the money out of 319 similar institutions across the United States in its 2021 rankings. This is the third year in a row College Factual has ranked South Dakota Mines the number one best value engineering school in the nation.