Communication and Media Studies at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in communication and media studies earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 293 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $55,505 | $56,449 | #267 | $34,181 |
| 294 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $55,505 | $56,449 | #268 | $34,181 |
| 295 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $55,353 | $58,363 | #211 | $31,913 |
| 296 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $55,345 | $59,573 | #169 | $39,173 |
| 297 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $55,307 | $59,352 | #179 | $38,331 |
| 298 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $55,277 | $48,516 | #510 | $34,549 |
| 299 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $55,245 | $63,950 | #83 | $38,426 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,173 one year after graduating and $55,345 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #296 by median pay four years after graduation, and #169 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.