by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Ball State. This makes it the #104 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 communication sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Ball State make a median salary of $56,272. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from Ball State. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
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, 92% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 220 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.