# Ball State University: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,118
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,737 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,443 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (6 colleges, $45,627): +$2,110
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,805

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,737 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,834 | $32,981 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 8.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | $47,737 | $23,443 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $46,473 | $22,959 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $44,781 | not reported | $16,264 | 80% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $44,197 | not reported | $12,923 | 48% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $36,711 | $22,625 | $8,653 | 40% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported Muncie, IN, $59,870 IN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported Muncie, IN, $63,430 IN, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Muncie, IN, $47,610 IN, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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