Journalism at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in journalism earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball State University Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 139 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,880 | $49,007 | #153 | $40,575 |
| 140 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,842 | $53,189 | #114 | $30,925 |
| 141 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,625 | $50,469 | #139 | $37,263 |
| 142 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $49,456 | $53,057 | #117 | $31,398 |
| 143 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $49,445 | $54,013 | #102 | $32,820 |
| 144 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $49,025 | $46,662 | #170 | $26,319 |
| 145 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $48,935 | $50,919 | #133 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,398 one year after graduating and $49,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Ball State University ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,418.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.