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Graphic Design at South Dakota State University

If you plan to study Graphic Design, consider the program at South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 graphic design degrees were granted at South Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University

Online coursework is an option at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Graphic Design graduates at South Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Graphic Design graduates at South Dakota State University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Graphic Design Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 20 bachelor’s graphic design graduates at South Dakota State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Design bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 10% of Graphic Design bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Graphic Design Graduates

Those who complete Graphic Design program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Graphic Design graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Art Directors	$103,285
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$83,610
Graphic Designers	$66,386
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

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.