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Special Education at Black Hills State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Black Hills State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Black Hills State University sits in Spearfish, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 special education degrees were granted at Black Hills State University.

Studying Online at Black Hills State University

Online coursework is an option at Black Hills State University. Among 3,346 students, 1,315 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,135 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Black Hills State University

Use these rankings to compare Black Hills State University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#None of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#None of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 491
Best Value	South Dakota	#None of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#None of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 486

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#None of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#None of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 491
Best Value	South Dakota	#None of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#None of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Black Hills State University

Graduates of Black Hills State University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,787
2 years	$41,725
3 years	$40,061
4 years	$43,683
5 years	$49,089

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Black Hills State University report median earnings of $43,683, compared with $41,204 for all Black Hills State University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Black Hills State University stands at $26,812.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Black Hills State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Black Hills State University are 100% women (8) and 0% men (0).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Black Hills State University

Of the 7 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Black Hills State University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Black Hills State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7

Special Education Master’s Program at Black Hills State University

Of the 1 master’s special education degrees awarded at Black Hills State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Black Hills State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Black Hills State University

The Special Education program at Black Hills State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Black Hills State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.