Biomedical Engineering Degree

The biomedical engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology prepares students for careers in industrial, health care, academic, and government settings. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems. Program courses include: integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer biomedical engineering degrees.

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

501 Summit, Yankton, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology exceeds 2,400 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Engineering
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Physical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1070 to 1330, or an ACT composite score in a range of 24 to 29. 88% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 46 percent choose to enroll.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,300 per year. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology "Hardrockers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, Indoor (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.sdsmt.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biomedical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Biomedical Engineers

Description

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biomedical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.1% from 2014 to 2024

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).