by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at USD. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, placing at #466 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 466 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 3 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 41 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The communication & journalism field at USD includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 61 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 3 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
USD is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & journalism from USD identified as women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at USD were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USD. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 57 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 2 |