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 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, placing at #228 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 228 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Indiana | 5 of 17 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 97 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & media studies at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $41,500 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $21,550 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 35% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 81% 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BSU granted 31 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
