by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in journalism from South Dakota State. This makes it the #60 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from South Dakota State in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.