Journalism at Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$47,164
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,164
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,448
All programs at Ball State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
71
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,418
Median Debt
0.52
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$203/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,164
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $71,492 | — |
| George Washington University | $66,907 | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University | $65,175 | — |
| Northwestern University | $63,740 | $14,834 |
| Syracuse University | $62,752 | $27,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $62,737 | $15,250 |
| Chapman University | $60,210 | $22,290 |
| University of Southern California | $59,071 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,676 | $13,654 |
| Boston University | $58,645 | $24,500 |
Other Programs at Ball State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $100,485 | $23,417 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,064 | $33,250 |
| Information Science/Studies | $95,627 | $19,632 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $80,507 | $16,654 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,247 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,490 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,602 | $21,304 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,502 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | $69,978 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $69,393 | $22,665 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.