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, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from USD. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2021, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from USD make a median salary of $47,746 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication sciences from USD in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from USD. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.
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, 92% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 198 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 131 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 106 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Medicine | 66 |
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