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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Black Hills State University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Black Hills State University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $31,000 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,800. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Special Education and Teaching, with median first-year earnings of $38,600 , followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $38,600 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at $37,700 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Black Hills State University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Black Hills State University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,700
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,100
Community Organization and Advocacy (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,000
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,100
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,500

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219046.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026