Communication and Media Studies at Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$41,500
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,500
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,448
All programs at Ball State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
62
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,500
Median Debt
0.52
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$179/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$41,500
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $80,616 | $14,400 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $77,464 | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | $77,066 | $17,687 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $76,374 | $11,100 |
| Santa Clara University | $71,818 | $17,832 |
| Boston University | $69,156 | $23,250 |
| New York University | $68,565 | — |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $68,510 | $20,500 |
| Northeastern University Oakland | $67,761 | $21,500 |
| Northeastern University | $67,761 | $21,500 |
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.