South Dakota · Visual and Performing Arts

Best Visual and Performing Arts institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

The Visual and Performing Arts program offers a comprehensive exploration of artistic expression through various mediums. This program is designed for students who are passionate about creativity and wish to develop their skills in both…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 50.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
10
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,972
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Graphic Designers
$46,160
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Visual and Performing Arts in South Dakota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell Private not-for-profit
948%$17,608
2Mount Marty University
Yankton Private not-for-profit
152%$22,972

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~20,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$61,300
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningReading Comprehension

What Graphic Designers earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
470
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$46,160
median $43,950
Best-paying metro
$48,230
Rapid City, SD

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$46,160 avg · 470 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$64,700 avg · 210 jobs
Photographers
$39,420 avg · 100 jobs
Art Directors
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Visual and Performing Arts programs in South Dakota.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in South Dakota is $46,160 (median $43,950), across about 470 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Visual and Performing Arts program?+

The Visual and Performing Arts program offers a comprehensive exploration of artistic expression through various mediums. This program is designed for students who are passionate about creativity and wish to develop their skills in both…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, critical thinking, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Graphic Designers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 20,000 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).

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