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2025 Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota

2 Colleges in South Dakota
104 Bachelor's Degrees
$37,483 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #5 in popularity, communication & media studies is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in South Dakota to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of communication & media studies. Combined, these schools handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for communication & media studies students working on their bachelor's degree.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Communication & Media Studies in South Dakota

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for communication & media studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top South Dakota Schools for a Bachelor's in Communications

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51 Annual Graduates
$35,792 Median Starting Salary
$12,000 Median Student Debt

University of South Dakota is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies. USD is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Vermillion.

Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the communications program report average early career earnings of $35,792.

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It's difficult to beat South Dakota State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in communication & media studies. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population.

Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the communications program earn an average of $39,173 for their early career.

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Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Media Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 228 929
Minnesota 215 817
Iowa 197 495
Kansas 184 440
Nebraska 180 142
North Dakota 149 120

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Communication & Media Studies is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.

Communications Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 66
Speech Communication 38

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising 26
Journalism 18

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