Social Sciences at Black Hills State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Black Hills State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Black Hills State University is in Spearfish, SD.
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Studying Online at Black Hills State University
Many students take online classes 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.
Social Sciences Rankings at Black Hills State University
Rankings can help you compare Black Hills State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Black Hills State University
Students who complete Black Hills State University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,825 |
| 2 years | $28,881 |
| 5 years | $41,764 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Black Hills State University stands at $37,329.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Black Hills State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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
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