Mining Engineering DegreeBS

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Our Mining Engineering program prepares you for the modern mining industry by combining traditional mining engineering classes with management training. Teamwork is a big part of this program with students working together in labs and during a final design project.

Mining Engineering at South Dakota Mines

Featured Courses

• Surveying for Mining and Geological Engineers
• Surface Mining Methods and Unit Operations
• Mining and Management Mathematics
• Underground Mining Methods and Equipment
• Computer Applications in Mining
• Introduction to Explosives Engineering

By The Numbers

130 credits

Application Deadline

January

Course Catalog

Prepare to be inspired by the cutting-edge curriculum, 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.

Dr. Robert Hall

Professor and Department Head Mining Engineering and Management Department

Ivy N Allard

Senior Lecturer/BMIT Program Coordinator

The BS in Mining Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive different industries to find the best fit for your interests.

Potential Employers

• LafargeHolcim
• Cargill
• Freeport-McMoRan
• Kiewit
• Nevada Gold Mines
• Komatsu
• Austin Powder Company

Career Examples

• mineral extraction
• construction
• operations, project, and environmental management
• drilling, blasting
• mine design
• mine land reclamation

Average Starting Salary

$74,273

Career Services

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.

Research assessing the potential for musculoskeletal disorders in miners.

The Mining Engineering Department is also exploring the potential of a Mine Health and Safety Laboratory on the 1,700-level of SURF to involve research in mine ventilation, mine rescue, explosives, rock mechanics and ground control, and mine communications.

Mining maintenance and reliability

Mining Engineering DegreeBS

Mining Engineering at South Dakota Mines