# Benedictine University: Social Sciences, Other (bachelor's)

Lisle, IL. IPEDS 145619, CIP 45.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/benedictine-university/majors/social-sciences-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,023
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,054 (U.S. median for this major: $54,888 across 35 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $32,824 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,834

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,054 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,168 | $86,924 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,869 | $77,015 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,628 | $80,287 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,517 | $101,358 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,454 | $118,327 | 8.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Sciences, Other at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | $53,438 | $26,500 | $28,673 | 78% |
| Benedictine University | $50,054 | $32,824 | $22,313 | 50% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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