Communication and Media Studies at Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Bethune-Cookman University graduates in communication and media studies earn 45% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bethune-Cookman 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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| 655 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $33,586 | $37,242 | #651 | — |
| 656 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $32,748 | $31,169 | #658 | $30,993 |
| 657 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $32,530 | $35,536 | #655 | — |
| 658 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $30,852 | $32,838 | #657 | — |
| 659 | Shaw University Raleigh, NC | $28,545 | $30,633 | #659 | — |
| 660 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $26,285 | $27,210 | #660 | $22,410 |
Other Majors at Bethune-Cookman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,641 | — | #850 of 966 |
| Gerontology | $51,623 | — | #4 of 6 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,413 | — | #1075 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,540 | — | #570 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,127 | $25,459 | #423 of 476 |
| Psychology | $37,793 | — | #1008 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $33,933 | — | #344 of 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethune-Cookman University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $30,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethune-Cookman University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Bethune-Cookman University ranks #658 by median pay four years after graduation, and #657 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Bethune-Cookman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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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.