Communication and Media Studies at College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
College of Saint Benedict graduates in communication and media studies earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Saint Benedict 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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| 90 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $64,533 | $65,611 | #67 | $43,295 |
| 91 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $64,520 | $63,546 | #91 | $36,785 |
| 92 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $64,456 | $58,651 | #202 | $35,356 |
| 93 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $64,430 | $61,544 | #131 | $45,702 |
| 94 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $64,345 | $56,663 | #251 | $29,527 |
| 95 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #190 | $44,638 |
| 96 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $64,153 | $59,007 | #191 | $44,638 |
Other Majors at College of Saint Benedict by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,159 | $64,410 | #146 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,492 | $75,656 | #551 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,901 | $54,373 | #155 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,777 | $35,104 | #206 of 565 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $64,449 | — | #11 of 137 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $61,790 | $28,402 | #25 of 53 |
| Biology | $60,050 | $35,800 | #332 of 841 |
| Psychology | $57,475 | $41,029 | #155 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,753 | — | #196 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,487 | $43,466 | #188 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Saint Benedict communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,702 one year after graduating and $64,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Saint Benedict rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, College of Saint Benedict ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at College of Saint Benedict worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.