by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Benedictine University compares to other colleges that offer communication & media studies.
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Benedictine University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #439 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Benedictine University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Benedictine University earn a median of $46,143 a year. This is lower than $72,778, the median for all majors at Benedictine University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Benedictine University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,461, the typical median for all majors at Benedictine University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,700 | $31,126 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Benedictine University are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & media studies majors at Benedictine University.
This communication & media studies program at Benedictine University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
Benedictine University awarded 11 completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).