We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication & journalism at BSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #296 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 296 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Indiana | 5 of 23 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 121 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 310 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The communication & journalism field at BSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 192 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 78 |
| Journalism | 55 |
| Communication, General | 42 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University conferred 53 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Roughly 70% 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 master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in communication & journalism.
BSU is not yet ranked for communication & journalism at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of communication & journalism graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism graduate certificate degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 75% 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 graduate certificate in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 310 |