June 2026

AI Index Report

Black Hills State University

AIS
46.2
National rank
#1116
State rank
#8
Programs
26

Ranks 8th in South Dakota

  1. 5Augustana University52.1
  2. 6Northern State University50.9
  3. 7Sanford Health50.1
  4. 8Black Hills State University46.2
  5. 9University of Sioux Falls44.6

National Vs State Performance

How does Black Hills State University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

Black Hills State University

National rank

#1116

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

Black Hills State University and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 1116Black Hills State University46.2
  2. 1117Southern Nazarene University46.2
  3. 1114Istituto Marangoni46.2
  4. 1115SUNY Canton46.2
  5. 1118Skyline College46.2

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends Black Hills State University, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

Black Hills State University

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: South Dakota

3%

share of voice in South Dakota, ranked #146

Strongest states

  1. #1South Dakota3%
  2. #2Wyoming0.2%
  3. #3California0.1%
  4. #4Alabama0.1%

Top programs in SD

  1. #1Elementary Education19.6%
  2. #2Criminal Justice9.8%
  3. #3Education9.8%
  4. #4Early Childhood Education7.8%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is Black Hills State University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    University of Pittsburgh
    Elementary Education1%
  2. 2
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    Elementary Education1%
  3. 3
    Western Kentucky University
    Elementary Education1%
  4. 4
    Central Michigan University
    Elementary Education1%
  5. 5
    Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
    Business Administration0%
  6. 6
    Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering
    Business Administration0%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is Black Hills State University competing with?

Your top competitors in

Business Administration, Graduate

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #958Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs0%
  2. #959Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering0%
  3. #960Black Hills State University0%
  4. #961University of Washington School of Public Health0%
  5. #962Fielding Graduate University0%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts Black Hills State University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Black Hills State University.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Black Hills State University is mentioned

  1. 1

    bhsu.edu

    Elementary Education Degree Program | Black Hills State University

    10%2 citations
  2. 2

    bhsu.edu

    History Program | Black Hills State University

    10%2 citations
  3. 3

    aacsb.edu

    Black Hills State University | AACSB Accredited

    10%2 citations
  4. 4

    bhsu.edu

    Elementary Education Degree Program | Black Hills State University

    10%2 citations
  5. 5

    bhsu.edu

    Accounting

    5%1 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about Black Hills State University?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Black Hills State University

  • Other

    40.8%

    20 answers

  • Academic Support

    36.7%

    18 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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