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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 380 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 383 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from South Dakota State. This makes it the #128 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at South Dakota State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 24 |
| Journalism | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 130 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 93 |
| Social Sciences | 80 |
| History | 32 |
| English Language & Literature | 14 |
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