Community Organization and Advocacy at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in community organization and advocacy earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Community Organization and Advocacy
All 24 colleges reporting community organization and advocacy 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $84,712 | $83,229 | #1 | $61,009 |
| 2 | Elon University Elon, NC | $64,011 | $68,693 | #2 | $42,795 |
| 3 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $62,035 | $55,851 | #7 | $50,352 |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $60,440 | $53,224 | #9 | — |
| 5 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $58,344 | $61,517 | #3 | $49,103 |
| 6 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $56,825 | $54,086 | #8 | $45,544 |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $56,620 | $51,520 | #11 | $29,617 |
| 8 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $55,451 | $56,977 | #5 | $43,160 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $55,451 | $56,977 | #6 | $43,160 |
| 10 | Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY | $55,162 | $52,503 | #10 | $22,329 |
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| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $46,812 | $48,710 | #14 | $35,161 |
| 20 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $46,554 | $49,086 | #13 | $34,114 |
| 21 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $44,910 | $47,352 | #20 | — |
| 22 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $42,781 | $46,049 | #22 | $39,092 |
| 23 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $40,971 | $42,413 | #23 | $38,638 |
| 24 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $40,810 | $41,933 | #24 | $39,269 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 community organization and advocacy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,092 one year after graduating and $42,781 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for community organization and advocacy?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for community organization and advocacy graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is community organization and advocacy at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for community organization and advocacy ($51,936), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,375.
← 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.