Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $39,795. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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The public relations program at South Dakota State awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 public relations.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 20 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at South Dakota State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
Journalism | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.