Accounting and Related Services at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in accounting and related services earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 505 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $69,201 | $78,549 | #311 | $51,640 |
| 506 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $69,186 | $74,224 | #417 | $49,993 |
| 507 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $69,147 | $60,689 | #714 | — |
| 508 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $69,079 | $74,356 | #413 | — |
| 509 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $68,982 | $71,779 | #474 | $56,688 |
| 510 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $68,792 | $72,533 | #455 | $49,970 |
| 511 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $68,712 | $65,400 | #645 | $51,525 |
Other Majors at Black Hills State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,626 | $45,682 | #808 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,622 | $34,142 | #231 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,883 | $47,494 | #124 of 345 |
| Sociology | $49,833 | — | #295 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,332 | $49,134 | #123 of 177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,537 | — | #551 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,958 | $47,978 | #495 of 680 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $42,781 | $39,092 | #22 of 24 |
| Psychology | $42,417 | $35,996 | #894 of 1027 |
| Biology | $40,967 | $33,518 | #818 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,733 | $31,022 | #295 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Black Hills State University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $69,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #508 by median pay four years after graduation, and #413 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.