Graduate Education

In our Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program, you will learn by doing, gaining hands-on experience with technology and software used by professional engineers. Civil engineers are the backbone of our modern infrastructure. Become a builder, a problem-solver, and a visionary for the future of our roads, bridges, waterways, and more.

Why Mines?

Take advantage of award-winning instructors, small class sizes, and ready access to undergraduate research opportunities, co-ops and internships, and activities and organizations.

Requirements

3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
3 letters of recommendation
GRE Test Scores

Bachelor’s Degree

civil engineering
environmental engineering
closely related engineering field

Application Deadline

Fall / August

February 15

Spring / January

August 15

Admission Requirements

Credits

Elective:24 Credits

Research:6 Credits

Program Requirements

Cost

Tuition and Fees

Type

In-Person

Interested in Online

Credits

Elective:24 Credits

Research:6 Credits

Program Requirements

Cost

~$ 14,199

Tuition and Fees

Type

In-Person

Interested in Online

Reach Out to Us

If you're not sure this is the right program for you or you have questions about the admissions requirements, consult with the program coordinator before you apply.

Find Your Admission Counselor

(605) 394-2511

SDadmissions@email.com

Accelerated Masters Program

Ph.D. programs

Prepare to be inspired by the cutting-edge research, practical applications, and visionary thinking that these esteemed professors bring to the field. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and advancement as you learn from the pioneers shaping the future of civil engineering.

Christopher Shearer

My research investigates the chemical, physical, mechanical, and durability properties of infrastructure materials. A primary focus is on characterizing and developing innovative, but practical, cement-based and alternative materials for a future sustainable infrastructure that reduces the global footprint of the construction materials industry.

Mengistu Geza Nisrani

My research focuses on improving prediction of hydrologic and contaminant fluxes for better management of water resources using combination of field, laboratory, and modeling approaches.

Faculty & Staff

Find jobs in civil engineering, resource management, renewable energy, environmental remediation, and more! Work with a career specialist to explore your options.

Possible Industries

Construction
Renewable Energy
Transportation

Career Outcomes

Civil Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Urban Planner

Average Starting Salary

$55k - $78k per year

Career Services

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Civil Engineering '23, Senior Mechanical Director

Work with our renowned faculty and collaborate on groundbreaking projects that address real-world challenges. The hands-on experience and expertise you will acquire here will not only contribute to your academic growth but also prepare you for successful careers in academia, industry, or government agencies.

Clean Energy

Researching the Cutting Edge of Geoscience to Revolutionize Clean Energy

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The Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences offers a MS degree in Chemical and Biological Sciences and a PhD in chemical and Biological Sciences.

The MS Chemical and Biological Sciences program curriculum is designed to address the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in the broad area of green and sustainable chemistry/biology and technologies and to support and complement current research foci in green and sustainable chemistry, environmental biological sciences, and human health. The program provides professional preparation for green jobs in industry, national labs, federal agencies, and universities and/or careers in research, development, and management. The program offers opportunities for advanced studies and research in renewable energy, sustainable chemistry, environmental science, human health, biotechnology, and biomaterials. The program offers thesis and non-thesis options. An accelerated master's program in Chemical and Biological Sciences, in which students can earn an MS in as little as one year after completion of their BS degree at South Dakota Mines, is available.

The PhD Chemical and Biological Sciences program provides advanced studies and research training that covers the applied aspects of chemistry and biology, including green chemistry, sustainable energy, environmental science, biotechnology, and biomedical health sciences. The program prepares students for a diverse range of career options in these high-demand technology fields. Furthermore, the program's cross-disciplinary curriculum will prepare scientists and professionals with the skills needed to thrive in the increasingly multi-disciplinary nature of applied science.

Students with a BS or MS in chemistry, biology, or related multidisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply. Financial assistance including graduate fellowship, graduate teaching assistantship (GTA), or graduate research assistantship (GRA) may be available to qualified graduate students. For questions regarding the graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences, please contact the graduate program coordinator Dr. Rajesh Sani (Rajesh.Sani@sdsmt.edu).

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Graduate Education

Why Mines?