Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,499
32nd percentile (60th in SD)
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Black Hills State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Black Hills State University graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 32th percentile of all curriculum and instruction masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Black Hills State University$52,499
Northern State University$51,127$48,667
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in South Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern State University
Aberdeen
$8,845$51,127

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Black Hills State University, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.