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Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public · Visit Website

Ball State University's campus is located in Muncie, Indiana, with additional centers throughout the state. The university is organized into ten academic colleges, providing a comprehensive range of study options. As a high research activity university, Ball State offers students opportunities to engage in advanced scholarship. Its athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA, fostering a strong sense of school spirit.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,639/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,758/yr

Out-of-state: $28,766/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 34% of students receive Pell Grants and 73% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$7,233	$28,932	15.1x
$30K – $48K	$9,717	$38,868	11.2x
$48K – $75K	$14,882	$59,528	7.3x
$75K – $110K	$19,748	$78,992	5.5x
$110K+	$21,756	$87,024	5.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,758	$43,032	10.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Ball State University

51 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	86	$67,350/yr	Very High	20.9x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	82	$73,719/yr	High	15.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	82	$59,249/yr	Very High	19.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	78	$60,526/yr	High	17.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	78	$56,101/yr	Very High	16.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$50,077/yr	Very High	15.2x
Construction Management Compare across schools	68	$69,076/yr	High	15.1x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	68	$46,550/yr	High	13.4x
General Sales Compare across schools	67	$65,184/yr	High	14.1x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	65	$53,597/yr	Very High	17.0x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	65	$53,319/yr	Very High	15.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	65	$46,347/yr	High	11.4x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	64	$67,833/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Economics Compare across schools	64	$56,782/yr	Very High	12.2x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	64	$47,451/yr	High	14.1x
Landscape Architecture Compare across schools	62	$59,972/yr	High	15.2x
Chemistry Compare across schools	61	$42,677/yr	High	14.2x
Architecture Compare across schools	59	$57,603/yr	High	13.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	59	$42,480/yr	Very High	13.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	57	$39,991/yr	Moderate	11.5x
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	55	$51,219/yr	Very High	10.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	55	$41,821/yr	High	9.5x
Real Estate Compare across schools	53	$58,575/yr	High	12.6x
Insurance Compare across schools	51	$48,615/yr	Very High	10.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	51	$38,020/yr	High	11.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	50	$47,499/yr	High	10.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$39,755/yr	Very High	10.4x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	48	$35,904/yr	High	7.3x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	48	$35,500/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Social Work Compare across schools	43	$39,094/yr	Moderate	9.5x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	43	$34,274/yr	High	11.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	41	$34,000/yr	High	12.3x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	41	$32,836/yr	High	6.6x
Sociology Compare across schools	40	$32,973/yr	High	10.7x
Biology, General Compare across schools	39	$34,248/yr	High	10.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	39	$33,815/yr	High	10.6x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	38	$41,603/yr	High	8.7x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	38	$36,864/yr	High	7.6x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	38	$32,118/yr	High	9.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	38	$31,305/yr	High	10.0x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	38	$28,071/yr	High	5.5x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	36	$37,553/yr	Very High	8.8x
Journalism Compare across schools	36	$31,398/yr	Very High	11.6x
History Compare across schools	35	$28,444/yr	High	9.0x
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Compare across schools	33	$36,920/yr	Very High	7.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	33	$28,405/yr	Moderate	8.9x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	32	$35,269/yr	Low	9.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	30	$24,452/yr	High	9.1x
Dance Compare across schools	25	$28,838/yr	Low	5.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	25	$26,572/yr	Very High	8.1x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	23	$23,748/yr	Moderate	6.5x

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