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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · Public · General
Black Hills State University is a public institution in Spearfish, SD. With a 94% admission rate. Enrolls 1,935 students, offers 11 programs with earnings data, and has a 42% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
94%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
1,935
Completion Rate
42%
Cost of Attendance
$21,343
In-State Tuition
$9,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,100
Programs
11
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 11 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($21K)
Showing 11 of 11 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,134 | $49,089 | $21,343 | 2.3x | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,978 | $48,096 | $21,343 | 2.2x | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,494 | $51,966 | $21,343 | 2.2x | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,682 | $54,682 | $21,343 | 2.1x | |
| 5 | Community Organization and AdvocacyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,092 | $32,818 | $21,343 | 1.8x | |
| 6 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,996 | $36,298 | $21,343 | 1.7x | |
| 7 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,142 | $45,938 | $21,343 | 1.6x | |
| 8 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,518 | — | $21,343 | 1.6x | |
| 9 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,022 | — | $21,343 | 1.5x | |
| 10 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $43,841 | $21,343 | — | |
| 11 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $41,764 | $21,343 | — |