by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU highly for journalism, placing at #112 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 112 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Indiana | 3 of 4 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 29 |
Here is each degree level available for journalism at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $47,980 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,675 in student loans. This is above $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, 30% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 74% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 Journalism | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Journalism | 2 |
