Communication Sciences at Ball State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 81 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Ball State University.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 315 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #159 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Ball State University
Graduates of Ball State University’s Communication Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,891 |
| 2 years | $37,734 |
| 3 years | $54,132 |
| 4 years | $52,092 |
| 5 years | $57,560 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $52,092, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication Sciences graduates from Ball State University is $21,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Communication Sciences graduates at Ball State University are 100% women (81) and 0% men (0).
Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 40 bachelor’s communication sciences degrees awarded at Ball State University, 100% were women (40) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 33%.*
Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 33 master’s communication sciences graduates at Ball State University, 100% were women (33) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Ball State University
The Communication Sciences program at Ball State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 5 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 33 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 43 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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