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Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Public · General
Ball State University is a public institution in Muncie, IN. With a 72% admission rate and 1,250 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 13,770 students, offers 60 programs with earnings data, and has a 64% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
72%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,250
Enrollment
13,770
Completion Rate
64%
Cost of Attendance
$25,134
In-State Tuition
$10,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,766
Programs
60
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 60 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 60 of 60 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,719 | $70,375 | $25,134 | 2.9x | |
| 2 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,076 | — | $25,134 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,833 | $54,858 | $25,134 | 2.7x | |
| 4 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,350 | $94,152 | $25,134 | 2.7x | |
| 5 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,184 | — | $25,134 | 2.6x | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,526 | $77,414 | $25,134 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,972 | $69,909 | $25,134 | 2.4x | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,249 | $86,069 | $25,134 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,575 | — | $25,134 | 2.3x | |
| 10 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,603 | $62,012 | $25,134 | 2.3x | |
| 11 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,782 | — | $25,134 | 2.3x | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,101 | $73,013 | $25,134 | 2.2x | |
| 13 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,597 | $77,623 | $25,134 | 2.1x | |
| 14 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,319 | $70,574 | $25,134 | 2.1x | |
| 15 | Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,219 | — | $25,134 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,077 | $69,618 | $25,134 | 2.0x | |
| 17 | InsuranceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,615 | — | $25,134 | 1.9x | |
| 18 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,499 | $50,351 | $25,134 | 1.9x | |
| 19 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,451 | $64,797 | $25,134 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,550 | $61,775 | $25,134 | 1.9x | |
| 21 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,347 | $53,195 | $25,134 | 1.8x | |
| 22 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,677 | $65,443 | $25,134 | 1.7x | |
| 23 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,480 | $60,408 | $25,134 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,821 | $45,064 | $25,134 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,603 | — | $25,134 | 1.7x |
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