Education at Black Hills State University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Black Hills State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Black Hills State University is in Spearfish, SD.
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Studying Online at Black Hills State University
Distance learning is available at Black Hills State University. Of 3,346 students, 1,315 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,135 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Black Hills State University
Use these rankings to compare Black Hills State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #83 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #154 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #949 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1372 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Black Hills State University
Graduates of Black Hills State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,075 |
| 2 years | $40,065 |
| 3 years | $40,277 |
| 4 years | $44,153 |
| 5 years | $49,703 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Black Hills State University earn a median of $44,153, compared with $41,204 for all Black Hills State University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Black Hills State University stands at $26,562.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Black Hills State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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