Communication and Media Studies at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in communication and media studies earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota 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 |
| … | |||||
| 379 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $52,267 | $57,096 | #237 | $31,767 |
| 380 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $52,248 | $49,908 | #483 | $42,431 |
| 381 | Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | $52,231 | $56,034 | #283 | — |
| 382 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $52,100 | $56,080 | #282 | $35,792 |
| 383 | Curry College Milton, MA | $52,041 | $45,828 | #570 | $27,516 |
| 384 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $51,994 | $47,311 | #538 | $27,389 |
| 385 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $51,863 | $55,639 | #294 | — |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,792 one year after graduating and $52,100 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #282 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,625.
← All data for University of South Dakota · Methodology
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.