Sociology at Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$28,881
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$28,881
Sociology
National Average
$41,311
All schools, same program
School Average
$38,231
All programs at Black Hills State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
11
Completers (IPEDS)
973
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$28,881
Median Earnings
Sociology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $71,802 | $19,250 |
| University of Notre Dame | $71,102 | $19,800 |
| Boston College | $70,722 | $18,500 |
| Barnard College | $68,952 | $14,899 |
| Villanova University | $68,680 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $67,872 | $16,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $66,948 | $27,000 |
| American University | $65,245 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $64,119 | $13,000 |
| University of Dubuque | $63,868 | — |
Other Programs at Black Hills State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,294 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,515 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,373 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,794 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,872 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,683 | $23,351 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $43,372 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,297 | $23,594 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,169 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $38,062 | $23,000 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.