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Communication & Journalism at South Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, take a look at what South Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.

Online Class Availability at South Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at South Dakota State University

Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#3 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#40 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#54 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#528 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#561 of 940

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#3 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#40 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#54 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#528 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#561 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from South Dakota State University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,698
2 years	$31,855
3 years	$38,682
4 years	$38,788
5 years	$47,814

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from South Dakota State University report median earnings of $38,788, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from South Dakota State University stands at $26,250.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.