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ACCEPTANCE RATE

84.46%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

21:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

28

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,515

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Commercial and Advertising Art Degree

The burgeoning field of Commercial and Advertising Art is an arena of study fusing art and business to arrive at creative art or art used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer commercial and advertising art degrees.

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Northern State University (NSU)

2100 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

NSU is a public institution located in Aberdeen, SD and provides a large number of program options for students. NSU has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

  • Social Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 19 to 24 on the ACT, or 900 to 1060 on the SAT exam. An estimated 90 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 38 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at northern.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $7,600 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $9,500 per year. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $2,900 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Northern State University "Wolves" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Northern State University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Commercial and Advertising Art program at NSU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Sioux Falls, SD
    • Total Employment: 30
    • Average Hourly Rate: $15.65
    • Average Annual Salary: $32560

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Sioux Falls, SD
    • Total Employment: 270
    • Average Hourly Rate: $18.13
    • Average Annual Salary: $37710

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants NSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Northern State University may offer student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Northern State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling