Communication & Media Studies at College of Saint Benedict
If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, consider the program at College of Saint Benedict. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Saint Benedict is located in Saint Joseph, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at College of Saint Benedict.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Saint Benedict
Distance learning is available at College of Saint Benedict. Of 1,429 students, 38 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at College of Saint Benedict
Use these rankings to compare College of Saint Benedict’s Communication & Media Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #11 of 21 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 62 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #291 of 776 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #652 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from College of Saint Benedict
Graduates of College of Saint Benedict’s Communication & Media Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,526 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $50,148 |
| 4 years | $56,614 |
| 5 years | $63,773 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn a median of $56,614, compared with $56,024 for all College of Saint Benedict graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from College of Saint Benedict is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at College of Saint Benedict, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at College of Saint Benedict are 100% women (19) and 0% men (0).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at College of Saint Benedict
Among the 19 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at College of Saint Benedict, 100% were women (19) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Saint Benedict.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Saint Benedict, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at College of Saint Benedict
This Communication & Media Studies program at College of Saint Benedict offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at College of Saint Benedict pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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