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Communication & Media Studies at Bethel University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Bethel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bethel University is located in Saint Paul, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 communication & media studies degrees were granted at Bethel University.

Studying Online at Bethel University

Many students take online classes at Bethel University. Of 3,603 students, 741 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,137 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Bethel University

Students who complete Bethel University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,902
2 years	$37,808
3 years	$44,013
4 years	$50,573
5 years	$56,649

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Bethel University report median earnings of $50,573, compared with $66,653 for all Bethel University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Bethel University is $25,937.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Bethel University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Bethel University are 83% women (24) and 17% men (5).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Bethel University

Of the 29 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Bethel University, 83% were women (24) and 17% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bethel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bethel University, 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 Bethel University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Bethel University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communications	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Bethel University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, 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.