Media Arts at Ball State University
If you plan to study Media Arts, consider the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University sits in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 188 media arts degrees were granted at Ball State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ball State University
Many students take online classes 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
The following sections describe the composition of Media Arts graduates at Ball State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Media Arts graduates at Ball State University are 40% women (75) and 60% men (113).
Media Arts Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 165 bachelor’s media arts degrees awarded at Ball State University, 33% were women (55) and 67% were men (110).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Media Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 131 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Media Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Media Arts Master’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 21 master’s media arts graduates at Ball State University, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Media Arts master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Media Arts master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Media Arts Graduates
Students who finish Media Arts program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Media Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
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.