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Communication & Journalism at University of South Dakota

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of South Dakota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Dakota is in Vermillion, SD.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota

Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Of 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of South Dakota

Rankings can help you compare University of South Dakota’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#45 of 73
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#45 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#474 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#563 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of South Dakota

Students who complete University of South Dakota’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,704
2 years	$33,423
3 years	$39,539
4 years	$45,965
5 years	$52,291

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of South Dakota report median earnings of $45,965, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of South Dakota is $26,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of South Dakota pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Fundraisers	$118,069
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.