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Elementary Education at Black Hills State University

Elementary Education at Black Hills State University

If you plan to study Elementary Education, take a look at what Black Hills State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Black Hills State University is in Spearfish, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 elementary education degrees were awarded at Black Hills State University.

Studying Online at Black Hills State University

Many students take online classes at Black Hills State University. Of 3,346 students, 1,315 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,135 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Elementary Education Rankings at Black Hills State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Black Hills State University’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value South Dakota #1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) South Dakota #7 of 8
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #56 of 125
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #90 of 105
Best Value Nationwide #476 of 871
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #613 of 691

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Elementary Education graduates at Black Hills State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Elementary Education graduates at Black Hills State University are 97% women (34) and 3% men (1).

Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Black Hills State University

Of the 35 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at Black Hills State University, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).

Black Hills State University gender breakdown of Elementary Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Elementary Education majors at Black Hills State University

Minority students account for 9% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Black Hills State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates

Those who complete Elementary Education program at Black Hills State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

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