by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at BHSU was ranked #433 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in special ed from BHSU. This makes it the #507 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,787 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BHSU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,812 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Black Hills State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from BHSU. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from BHSU in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 87 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 24 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
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