# Black Hills State University: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Spearfish, SD. IPEDS 219046, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/black-hills-state-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,978
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,958 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,312 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in SD: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (8 colleges, $45,496): -$538
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,865

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,958 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,863 | $53,146 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,379 | $59,938 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,588 | $69,834 | 7.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,072 | $80,963 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,604 | $83,346 | 9.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Marty University | $49,652 | $27,000 | $22,227 | 52% |
| Dakota State University | $48,997 | $26,600 | $21,057 | 51% |
| Augustana University | $46,600 | $27,000 | $23,894 | 73% |
| University of South Dakota | $46,034 | $27,000 | $19,858 | 60% |
| Black Hills State University | $44,958 | $26,312 | $15,911 | 43% |
| University of Sioux Falls | $44,735 | $27,000 | $21,383 | 63% |
| Northern State University | $44,147 | $24,242 | $15,812 | 49% |
| South Dakota State University | $43,934 | $25,937 | $19,841 | 62% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $50,130 SD, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $51,050 SD, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $61,570 SD, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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