by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, placing at #260 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 260 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 21 of 28 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USD report a median salary of $50,879 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Every one of the 22 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from USD identified as women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USD granted 22 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 27 |
