Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Black Hills State University by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Black Hills State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

8

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$222,768

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$21,343

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$80,012 $42,268 $21,343 $0 Full ROI →
2 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$159,073 $40,091 $21,343 $26,312 Full ROI →
3 Special Education and Teaching.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$160,348 $40,061 $21,343 $26,812 Full ROI →
4 Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$196,532 $38,062 $21,343 $24,000 Full ROI →
5 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$200,162 $38,083 $21,343 $27,000 Full ROI →
6 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$206,952 $35,921 $21,343 $0 Full ROI →
7 Community Organization and Advocacy.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$320,717 $32,359 $21,343 $31,500 Full ROI →
8 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 41.5%

-$458,354 $25,186 $21,343 $27,187 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.