by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Black Hawk College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Black Hawk College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,942 undergraduate (1,942 total)
The most popular majors at Black Hawk College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Black Hawk College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $55,311 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $39,177 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $38,699 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $21,797 |
Browse every major at Black Hawk College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 971 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
433 | $21,797 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
143 | $39,177 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
41 | $55,311 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
29 | $38,699 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
8 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. · Agricultural Production Operations, General. · Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management. |
59 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Business and Management, General. |
16 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
14 | NA |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. ↳ Equestrian/Equine Studies. |
11 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanization, General. · Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 69 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
58 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
23 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Audio Engineering Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
12 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Retailing and Retail Operations. |
4 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
3 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
2 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
3 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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