by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & media studies 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 ranks USD among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #401 out of 782 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota handed out 3 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
USD has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,736 | $31,276 |
| Fees | $3,288 | $3,288 |
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Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in communication & media studies from USD were women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at USD were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
USD conferred 3 master’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USD. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 57 |
| Certificate Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 1 |