Design and Applied Arts at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in design and applied arts earn 42% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 292 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $32,960 | $38,841 | #276 | $20,285 |
| 293 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $32,379 | $28,513 | #296 | $29,661 |
| 294 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $31,975 | $28,788 | #295 | $26,425 |
| 295 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $29,733 | $32,004 | #288 | $31,022 |
| 296 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $29,529 | $29,012 | #294 | $19,028 |
| 297 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $24,420 | $25,280 | #297 | $20,974 |
| 298 | American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $23,436 | $24,261 | #298 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Black Hills State University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,022 one year after graduating and $29,733 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490).
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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.