Paleontology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD
Physical Sciences Master's
CIP 40.0604
Total Graduates
7
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
71%
5 of 7
Female Graduates
29%
2 of 7
Annual Tuition
$7,800
In-state rate
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Paleontology.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 40.0604
Program Family Physical Sciences
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 7 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 71% male, 29% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Natural sciences managers
Primary Occupation$161,180
Median Annual Salary
100,870 employed nationally +3.7% projected growth
Related Occupations
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers +3.2%
$99,240 Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary +2.6%
$101,390 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Location Rapid City, SD
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $7,800
Out-of-State Tuition $12,200
Average Net Price $20,243
Program Information
CIP Code: 40.0604
CIP Family: 40
IPEDS ID:
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