Journalism

Master's degree · Ball State University · Muncie, IN

CIP 09.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$52,927Median earnings 3 years after

$64,521Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Journalism at Ball State University earn a median of $52,927. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,034 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,344–$90,647).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Ball State University make?

The median salary is $52,927 and $64,521 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.