Communication & Media Studies at South Dakota State University
Every communication & media studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the communications program at South Dakota State University stacks up to those at other schools.South Dakota State is located in Brookings, South Dakota and approximately 11,405 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Media Studies section at the bottom of this page.
South Dakota State Communication & Media Studies Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
- Master’s Degree in Communications
South Dakota State Communication & Media Studies Rankings
Communications Student Demographics at South Dakota State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at South Dakota State University.
South Dakota State Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program
Of the students who received a communications master's degree from South Dakota State, 70% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in communications.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Communication & Media Studies
Communication & Media Studies majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at South Dakota State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
| Other Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
Related Majors
Careers That Communications Grads May Go Into
A degree in communications can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SD, the home state for South Dakota State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in SD | Average Salary in SD |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | 660 | $51,240 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | 320 | $31,630 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 220 | $32,390 |
| Editors | 150 | $48,100 |
| Public Address System Announcers | 80 | $28,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By AlexiusHoratius under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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