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Ball State was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication & journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 427 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 468 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Ball State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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The communication & journalism program at Ball State awarded 427 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 309 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of communication & journalism master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Ball State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 231 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 98 |
| Journalism | 92 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 80 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 223 |
| Social Sciences | 163 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 43 |
| History | 37 |
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