Black Hills State University Rankings by Salary Score
Black Hills State University's Top Ranking
Black Hills State University is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Black Hills State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Black Hills State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Black Hills State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for BHSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $26,030 | $29,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,660 | $36,520 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $25,190 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $31,000 | $31,310 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $29,250 | |
| History | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $36,490 | |
| Psychology, General | $28,880 | $29,690 | |
| Sociology | $26,280 | $30,120 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $29,800 | $36,750 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,860 | $36,670 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $37,090 |
Salary Scores for BHSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $53,110 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,500 | $33,640 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $43,580 |
Most Recent Reviews
The biology program at BHSU is small enough to provide individual attention from instructors but diverse enough to appeal to many pre-professional and pre-graduate students. Every professor that I worked with never failed to take the time to answer my questions or help me in any way they could. Not only is the university itself a great place to be, but the location is excellent. The Black Hills of South Dakota offer biology students a wonderful backdrop for research as well as outdoor activities. In addition,... Read More
I attended Black Hills State University for 4 1/2 years I studied Mass Communications. This school is very dedicated to its students and helping them achieve their professional goals. Excellence in all work was always encouraged and professors are always there to help when needed. I met some of my best friends and colleagues at BHSU. BHSU inspired me to continue pursuing education because of the high quality learning, and am now enrolled in a graduate program. Not only did I receive my education through BHSU... Read More