Communication and Media Studies at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 548 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $46,051 | $53,308 | #361 | $30,207 |
| 549 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $45,940 | $47,693 | #530 | $28,106 |
| 550 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $45,916 | $43,860 | #602 | $42,458 |
| 551 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $45,537 | $49,016 | #502 | — |
| 552 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $45,444 | $44,648 | #587 | $35,413 |
| 553 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $45,394 | $47,029 | #548 | — |
| 554 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $45,385 | $53,482 | #357 | $30,927 |
Other Communication and Media Studies Credentials at Black Hills State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $45,937 | — |
Other Majors at Black Hills State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,079 | — | #508 of 796 |
| 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 |
| 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 communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #551 by median pay four years after graduation, and #502 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Black Hills State University · Methodology
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.