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 #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU as a strong choice for communication sciences, placing at #172 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 172 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Indiana | 4 of 8 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication sciences at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,092 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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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Every one of the 40 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from BSU identified as women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 90% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BSU awarded 35 bachelor’s completions in audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
BSU granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in audiology/audiologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 33 |
