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Social Sciences at Black Hills State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Black Hills State University
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

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