Business at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
69
Optimistic
68
Base Case
63
Pessimistic
Earnings
$46,550/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI
13.1x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $572K | $565K | $517K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.3x | 13.1x | 12.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 4.9x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 69 | 68 | 63 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,032
Out-of-state: $115,064 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,025
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,775
33% growth from Year 1
About Ball State University
With 72% of applicants admitted, Ball State University prioritizes broad access, serving 13,770 students in Muncie, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Ball State University →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Ball State University?
A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business field.
Will AI replace Business careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $517,058 in decade earnings vs $572,005 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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