South Dakota · Journalism

Best institutions to study Journalism in South Dakota

The Journalism program focuses on the principles and practices of reporting, writing, and broadcasting news. It is designed for students who are passionate about storytelling and wish to explore the diverse cultural values and ethical…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 09.04
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
8
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,011
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$44,010
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Journalism in South Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
662%
2Augustana University
Sioux Falls Private not-for-profit
273%$23,011

Career outlook

What this program leads to: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-3.9%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~4,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$60,280
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingWritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
190
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$44,010
median $43,520
Best-paying metro
$44,250
Rapid City, SD

Related careers

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
$41,920 avg · 230 jobs
Photographers
$43,740 avg · 190 jobs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$44,010 avg · 190 jobs
Editors
$60,200 avg · 140 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$69,050 avg · 80 jobs
Writers and Authors
$57,230 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Journalism programs in South Dakota.

How much do News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in South Dakota is $44,010 (median $43,520), across about 190 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Journalism program?+

The Journalism program focuses on the principles and practices of reporting, writing, and broadcasting news. It is designed for students who are passionate about storytelling and wish to explore the diverse cultural values and ethical…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, writing, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists?+

The national job outlook is about -3.9% growth with around 4,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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