All BHSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $69,079 | — |
| Business Administration | $45,682 | $59,626 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $33,518 | $40,967 | $26,613 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,022 | $29,733 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,494 | $52,883 | — |
| Special Education | $49,134 | $48,332 | $26,812 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,978 | $44,958 | $26,312 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $45,537 | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,142 | $55,622 | $24,000 |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former BHSU students earn a median $46,674 ten years after starting college, more than 25% of South Dakota colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
BHSU majors questions
How many majors does BHSU offer?
Black Hills State University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at BHSU?
Accounting graduates from Black Hills State University earn a median $69,079 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings.
Which BHSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $29,733 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Black Hills State University overview