Is Ball State University worth it?
Ball State University is a public, four-year institution in Muncie, Indiana (small city). It awarded 5,877 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in education of individuals with multiple disabilities, special education and teaching and education of individuals with autism.
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Federal context for Ball State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,646
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,619
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,833
Average net price
$14,940
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
5,877
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
13,988
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $58,958 | $71,550 | 1,522 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $32,118 | $47,737 | 295 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,821 | $48,344 | 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,269 | $49,657 | 225 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,719 | $76,161 | 208 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $46,550 | $67,141 | 183 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,991 | $52,997 | 155 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,480 | $64,895 | 151 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $103,103 | $117,260 | 144 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $63,782 | $77,628 | 142 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,305 | $48,421 | 138 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $46,347 | $50,260 | 131 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $35,500 | $55,053 | 131 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $38,020 | $60,686 | 122 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $28,405 | $42,594 | 122 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | Master's | 877 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Post-bacc certificate | 337 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Post-bacc certificate | 302 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 205 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 169 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 148 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 148 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 130 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 16,816 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 14,126 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 6,791 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 4,600 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 3,285 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 3,106 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 3,039 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 2,954 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ball State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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