
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota
,United States

Program Name
PhD in Materials Engineering and Science

Deadline
August 01st, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$60,000

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile

Class Size
20

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Hispanic or Latino:
4%Two or more races:
4%Others:
2%American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%White:
74%Black or African American:
5%Asian:
10%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
50%
Prospective Job Roles
Educational materials writer
Sustainable Materials Engineer
Nuclear Materials Scientist
Materials Scientist
Materials Physicist
Nanomaterials Scientist
Hazardous Materials Technician
Construction Material Supplier
Nuclear Materials Engineer
Dental Materials Engineer
Materials Engineer
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Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6
TOEFL
71
DUOLINGO
100
Standardised Test Score
GRE
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 35
Transcript
GRE
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Standard Deadline | |
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Fall | Feb 1, 2025 |
Spring | Aug 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$15,000 / year

Overall Cost
$30,000 / year
FAQs
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Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Graduating 56% of students, South Dakota Mines alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $53,200.
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