by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #466 out of 778 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
South Dakota State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University report a median salary of $35,719 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 93% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
