General Journalism at Ball State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 general journalism degrees were awarded at Ball State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ball State University
Distance learning is available at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Journalism graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Journalism graduates at Ball State University are 71% women (39) and 29% men (16).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 50 bachelor’s general journalism graduates at Ball State University, 70% were women (35) and 30% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
General Journalism Master’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 3 master’s general journalism degrees awarded at Ball State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Students who finish General Journalism program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.