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. We've also included details on how BHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at BHSU was ranked #402 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from BHSU. This makes it the #255 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,978 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BHSU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $15,215 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BHSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,400 | $7,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from BHSU. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BHSU does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BHSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at BHSU make a median salary of $54,120. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 21 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from BHSU, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Black Hills State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 27 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 |
| Special Education | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.