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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ball State ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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Ball State was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for 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 #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 26 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Ball State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,398 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Ball State is $322 per month.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about Ball State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 journalism majors earned their master's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 231 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 98 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 80 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.