by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in communications from USD. This makes it the #203 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $34,704. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,435 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,333 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at USD is $143 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of South Dakota.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from USD in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students 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 master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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