Communication & Media Studies at University of Sioux Falls
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what University of Sioux Falls. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Sioux Falls is in Sioux Falls, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at University of Sioux Falls.
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Online Class Availability at University of Sioux Falls
Many students take online classes at University of Sioux Falls. Among 1,450 students, 152 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 783 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Sioux Falls
Use these rankings to compare University of Sioux Falls’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 62 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #372 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Sioux Falls
Those who finish University of Sioux Falls’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,022 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Sioux Falls, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Sioux Falls are 25% women (5) and 75% men (15).
Communication & Media Studies Associate’s Program at University of Sioux Falls
Among the 2 associate’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Sioux Falls, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies associate’s degree recipients at University of Sioux Falls.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Sioux Falls
Among the 18 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Sioux Falls, 28% were women (5) and 72% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Sioux Falls.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Sioux Falls, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at University of Sioux Falls
The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Sioux Falls breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Sioux Falls go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
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.