Special Education and Teaching at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Black Hills State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Black Hills State University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 colleges reporting special education and teaching 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 120 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $48,497 | $49,322 | #132 | $40,012 |
| 121 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $48,444 | $50,408 | #120 | $45,196 |
| 122 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $48,410 | $51,951 | #103 | $44,185 |
| 123 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $48,332 | $52,024 | #102 | $49,134 |
| 124 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $48,296 | $46,133 | #153 | $46,662 |
| 125 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $48,151 | $51,673 | #106 | $42,967 |
| 126 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,124 | $51,356 | #110 | $42,347 |
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 |
| 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 special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,134 one year after graduating and $48,332 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Black Hills State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Black Hills State University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Black Hills State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,351.
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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.