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 #448 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #5 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at BHSU is $36,857. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from BHSU make a median salary of $36,708 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BHSU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $26,312 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,099 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Black Hills State University.
Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from BHSU in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% 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 bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 28 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from BHSU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 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 master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 24 |
| Special Education | 10 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
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