Communication and Media Studies at Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Bellarmine University graduates in communication and media studies earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bellarmine 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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| 423 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $50,773 | $52,711 | #377 | $35,035 |
| 424 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $50,755 | $48,104 | #522 | $32,815 |
| 425 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $50,692 | $47,407 | #534 | $37,002 |
| 426 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $50,665 | $57,368 | #231 | $34,858 |
| 427 | Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | $50,626 | $54,026 | #341 | — |
| 428 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $50,556 | $48,119 | #521 | $16,178 |
| 429 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $50,535 | $44,501 | #589 | $38,510 |
Other Majors at Bellarmine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,262 | — | #151 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,814 | $70,544 | #619 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,698 | — | #75 of 253 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,991 | $41,061 | #626 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,841 | $30,236 | #93 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,413 | $29,028 | #331 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,228 | $25,424 | #482 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,527 | $30,930 | #450 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,612 | $32,295 | #395 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,808 | $38,469 | #542 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $40,785 | — |
| Biology | — | $29,253 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bellarmine University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,858 one year after graduating and $50,665 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bellarmine University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Bellarmine University ranks #426 by median pay four years after graduation, and #231 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Bellarmine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,853.
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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.