Sociology at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in sociology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 292 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,080 | $49,203 | #304 | — |
| 293 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,936 | $53,542 | #198 | $36,810 |
| 294 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $49,861 | $47,257 | #356 | $32,730 |
| 295 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $49,833 | $53,640 | #196 | — |
| 296 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $49,765 | $53,405 | #201 | $31,897 |
| 297 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $49,665 | $51,454 | #246 | — |
| 298 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $49,619 | $46,403 | #378 | $40,011 |
Other Sociology Credentials at Black Hills State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $51,562 | — |
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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,833 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #196 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.