by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates South Dakota State University as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #595 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 595 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Dakota | 3 of 3 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 55 of 72 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & journalism at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The communication & journalism area of study at South Dakota State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 26 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 25 |
| Journalism | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,788 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,250 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 11 |
