Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Black Hills State University
Ranked 1st of 15 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Black Hills State University's certificate (under 1 year) program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods earn a median $44,849 one year after graduating, rising to $56,170 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 61% above the national median of $34,840 for this field, ranking 1st of 15 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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