by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Benedictine University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #17 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Benedictine University highly for communication & media studies, placing at #472 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 472 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 17 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at Benedictine University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Benedictine University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Benedictine University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Benedictine University conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
