Communication and Media Studies at Benedict College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Benedict College graduates in communication and media studies earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Benedict College 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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| 641 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $38,161 | $42,315 | #620 | $23,156 |
| 642 | Touro University New York, NY | $38,066 | $36,231 | #654 | — |
| 643 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $37,866 | $44,798 | #584 | $26,351 |
| 644 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $37,638 | $41,735 | #624 | — |
| 645 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $37,273 | $43,146 | #611 | $25,137 |
| 646 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $37,038 | $37,657 | #647 | $20,175 |
| 647 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $36,336 | $42,819 | #615 | $28,490 |
Other Majors at Benedict College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,811 | $28,419 | #1167 of 1176 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $41,372 | $17,324 | #54 of 63 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $41,158 | $26,891 | #178 of 178 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,337 | $23,838 | #653 of 660 |
| Biology | $36,966 | $22,805 | #833 of 841 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,129 | $21,607 | #167 of 172 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $33,120 | — |
| Social Work | — | $30,295 | — |
| Psychology | — | $27,620 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedict College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,638 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedict College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Benedict College ranks #644 by median pay four years after graduation, and #624 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Benedict College worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
← All data for Benedict College · 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.