by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #296 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 296 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 5 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 115 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 310 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The communication & journalism field at BSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 192 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 78 |
| Journalism | 55 |
| Communication, General | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 310 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
BSU is in the top 15% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,003 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $23,637 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 77% of graduates 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 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 240 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 4 |
