Ball State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Ball State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
50%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Ball State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
229
10-19
826
20-29
657
30-39
219
40-49
104
50-99
119
100+
59
Honors Programs
Ball State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Ball State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Ball State University:
78%
First-year retention rate
50%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $40,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.
$40,000
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Ball State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Business/Commerce, General
136.6
150.28
163.96
177.64
191.32
205
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 84
- Landscape Architecture 17
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 11
- Environmental Design/Architecture 3
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 0
Area
- Women's Studies 5
- Women's Studies 4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 120
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business
- Business/Commerce, General 148
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 58
- Finance, General 55
- Construction Management, General 41
- Accounting 41
- Fashion Merchandising 23
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 18
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 16
- Management Information Systems, General 16
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations 13
- Finance, General 11
- Actuarial Science 10
- Real Estate 9
- Operations Management and Supervision 7
- Management Science 7
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
- Business/Commerce, General 6
- Insurance 6
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
- Insurance 4
- Operations Management and Supervision 2
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
- Management Science 2
- Accounting 2
- Management Information Systems, General 2
- Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 148
- Journalism 45
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
- Advertising 30
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 30
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 30
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 17
- Journalism 5
- Technical and Scientific Communication 2
- Advertising 2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 27
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician 8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 41
- Network and System Administration/Administrator 22
- Computer Science 2
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 140
- Music Teacher Education 33
- Social Studies Teacher Education 31
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 31
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 29
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 15
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
- Art Teacher Education 14
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education 12
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 9
- Special Education and Teaching, General 9
- Mathematics Teacher Education 7
- Biology Teacher Education 4
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 3
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2
- German Language Teacher Education 2
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
- Social Studies Teacher Education 1
- Earth Science Teacher Education 0
- Latin Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
- Pre-Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 1
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 47
- English Language and Literature, General 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family Systems 30
- Family Systems 1
Foreign Languages
- Japanese Language and Literature 6
- Spanish Language and Literature 6
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Japanese Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 159
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 35
- Health and Wellness, General 15
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 11
- Dietetics/Dietitian 11
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 9
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 9
- Audiology/Audiologist 5
- Pre-Dentistry Studies 3
- Pre-Dentistry Studies 2
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 0
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
History
- History, General 26
- History, General 9
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 85
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 205
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Data Analytics, General 5
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 15
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 63
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 43
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 5
- Religion/Religious Studies 2
- Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 17
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 7
- Physics, General 7
- Geology/Earth Science, General 6
- Astronomy 4
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 2
- Physics, General 2
- Chemistry, General 1
- Astronomy 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 169
- Applied Behavior Analysis 58
- Psychology, General 9
- Applied Behavior Analysis 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 75
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 21
- Economics, General 17
- Anthropology, General 14
- Sociology, General 14
- Geography 6
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 3
- Sociology, General 3
- Economics, General 3
- Anthropology, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 62
- Art/Art Studies, General 37
- Interior Design 25
- Design and Visual Communications, General 19
- Dance, General 11
- Music Performance, General 9
- Dance, General 4
- Fashion/Apparel Design 4
- Commercial and Advertising Art 3
- Music, General 3
- Music, General 2
- Jazz/Jazz Studies 1
- Art/Art Studies, General 1
- Music Theory and Composition 1
- Graphic Design 0
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
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