Communication and Media Studies at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in communication and media studies earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel 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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| 334 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $54,007 | $49,143 | #500 | $30,179 |
| 335 | Alma College Alma, MI | $53,947 | $56,881 | #242 | — |
| 336 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $53,923 | $56,109 | #280 | $37,107 |
| 337 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $53,868 | $51,455 | #423 | $40,019 |
| 338 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $53,858 | $57,325 | #233 | — |
| 339 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $53,825 | $56,752 | #248 | $36,348 |
| 340 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $53,810 | $57,274 | #234 | $34,530 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $101,195 | $76,000 | #3 of 187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $97,008 | $73,942 | #135 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,511 | $75,371 | #438 of 966 |
| Physics | $85,657 | — | #36 of 107 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,036 | $65,587 | #178 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,059 | $55,704 | #191 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,202 | $31,919 | #35 of 610 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,919 | — | #168 of 253 |
| Biology | $58,005 | $37,924 | #419 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,370 | $31,060 | #235 of 1027 |
| Social Work | $54,448 | $45,259 | #145 of 420 |
| Social Sciences | $52,907 | — | #42 of 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,866 | $43,639 | #151 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,556 | $45,361 | #359 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,019 one year after graduating and $53,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Bethel University ranks #337 by median pay four years after graduation, and #423 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,702.
← All data for Bethel University · Methodology
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.