15 Master's degrees offered by the university

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences MS program offers students an advanced and specialized education in the study of the Earth's atmosphere and environmental processes.

The Chemical Engineering program from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is ranked #2 in the nation by Masters Program Guide who bases their rankings on four major factors: earnings potential, affordability, student satisfaction, and selectivity.

The Construction Engineering and Management program from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology culminates in a Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management (MSCEM) degree and is designed to provide programs of advanced study for candidates anticipating a managerial career in the construction industry.

The M.S. in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides the opportunity to study advanced and emerging technologies. Students take advantage of working with faculty research topics focusing on the advancement of materials, wireless communications, unmanned systems, and smart grid technology.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides a program of advanced study for candidates wishing to gain additional expertise for a career in the Civil and Environmental Engineering field. Students may select either a thesis or non-thesis option based on their career goals.

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering graduate program from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is to provide students with advanced learning in the areas of thermo-fluid sciences, mechanical systems, or manufacturing/controls. 

Designed to meet the growing need for mining engineers, this Mining Engineering and Management program from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers advanced study with emphasis in either management-oriented or technically-oriented disciplines for professionals in mining, mine management or underground construction. 

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Computer Science and Engineering MS program offers students an advanced and comprehensive education in the dynamic field of computer science and engineering.

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Nanoscience and Nanoengineering MS program offers students an advanced education in the interdisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanoengineering, exploring the manipulation and applications of materials at the nanoscale.

The Materials Engineering and Science degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers an education in the broad area of materials. Students pursuing this degree will expand their knowledge and understanding of the science and technology of materials synthesis, behavior, and production.

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers advanced study leading to an MS degree in Paleontology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Resources available to graduate students in paleontology include the extensive collections of the Museum of Geology.

The Biomedical Engineering program from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology combines engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to improve human health. 

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers advanced study leading to a M.S. degree in Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

The Engineering Management degree at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a multi-disciplinary, applications-oriented degree drawing from fields of engineering, management and operations research.

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Industrial Engineering MS program offers students an advanced education in the field of industrial engineering, focusing on optimizing processes and systems for improved productivity and efficiency.