Communication and Media Studies at Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Benedictine University graduates in communication and media studies earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedictine 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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| 511 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $47,875 | $50,479 | #460 | $32,091 |
| 512 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $47,847 | $50,927 | #443 | — |
| 513 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,813 | $51,266 | #429 | $35,282 |
| 514 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $47,664 | $46,830 | #552 | $30,334 |
| 515 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $47,659 | $50,859 | #446 | $30,591 |
| 516 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $47,655 | $50,674 | #453 | $33,475 |
| 517 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $47,651 | $48,447 | #512 | $25,728 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedictine University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,334 one year after graduating and $47,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedictine University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Benedictine University ranks #514 by median pay four years after graduation, and #552 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Benedictine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.