Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 64 Associate, 3,088 Bachelor's, 2,205 Master's, 60 Doctorate (research), 531 Post-BS Certificate, and 287 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by BSU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate4464
Bachelor's12073,088
Master's81142,205
Doctorate (research)15260
Doctorate (professional)10-
Post-BS Certificate5825531
Post-MS Certificate42287
Total290566,248

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Ball State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
AssociateBachelorMaster
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies$30,000
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Management Science$60,900
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$55,400
Management Information Systems$53,100
Computer and Information Sciences$51,900
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$89,900
Business/Commerce$69,400
Information Science/Studies$66,800
Educational Leadership and Administration$53,200
Journalism$46,900

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Ball State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
AssociateBachelor'sPost-graduateMaster's

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at BSU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 52 completers$30,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)52-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Science Technologies/Technicians (1 completers) 0 completers-
Chemical Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 12 completers-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer12-
Total64
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 0 completers-
Pre-Veterinary Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 32 completers$31,800
Environmental Science32-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 81 completers-
Architecture58$34,200
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning9-
Environmental Design/Architecture1-
Landscape Architecture13$45,100
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 2 completers-
Women's Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 371 completers$32,000
Speech Communication and Rhetoric59$32,000
Journalism72$33,100
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia158-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication51-
Advertising31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 13 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician13-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 73 completers$51,900
Computer Science73-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 349 completers-
Special Education and Teaching1$39,700
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness5-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities14-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs2-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs28-
Elementary Education and Teaching129-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching37-
Art Teacher Education8-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education20-
Foreign Language Teacher Education0-
Mathematics Teacher Education9-
Music Teacher Education39-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching15-
Social Studies Teacher Education27-
Biology Teacher Education0-
Chemistry Teacher Education0-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education11-
French Language Teacher Education0-
German Language Teacher Education2-
Physics Teacher Education0-
Spanish Language Teacher Education2-
Latin Teacher Education0-
Earth Science Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 0 completers-
Pre-Engineering0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 34 completers-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician34-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 23 completers-
Japanese Language and Literature11-
German Language and Literature2-
French Language and Literature4$27,500
Spanish Language and Literature6-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 35 completers$31,300
Family Systems34-
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 22 completers-
Pre-Law Studies0-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 52 completers$19,700
English Language and Literature52$19,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 171 completers$31,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies171$31,000
General Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 135 completers$26,300
Biology/Biological Sciences135$26,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 8 completers-
Mathematics8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1 completers-
Data Analytics, General1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 108 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management2-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management39-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science67-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 8 completers-
Philosophy4-
Religion/Religious Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 36 completers-
Astronomy1-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology6-
Chemistry18-
Geology/Earth Science3-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)3-
Physics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 174 completers$27,500
Psychology131$27,500
Applied Behavior Analysis43-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 110 completers$35,000
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies110-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 54 completers-
Social Work54$31,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 97 completers-
Anthropology19$22,200
Economics24-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics0-
Geography17$31,800
Political Science and Government19$30,600
Sociology18$31,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 214 completers-
Dance10-
Commercial and Advertising Art4-
Fashion/Apparel Design9-
Interior Design18-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts70$18,300
Art/Art Studies81$27,200
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)0-
Music8$30,800
Music Performance11-
Music Theory and Composition1-
Jazz/Jazz Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 271 completers-
Health and Wellness31-
Audiology/Audiologist5-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist51-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist7-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist2-
Pre-Dentistry Studies0$35,500
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies5-
Pre-Pharmacy Studies0-
Dietetics/Dietitian11-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse153$55,400
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (2 completers) 588 completers$34,800
Business/Commerce167$34,800
Operations Management and Supervision18-
Accounting64$46,000
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7-
Finance61$42,600
Hospitality Administration/Management13-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration29$39,200
International Business/Trade/Commerce3-
Management Information Systems18$53,100
Management Science14$60,900
Actuarial Science12-
Marketing/Marketing Management95$35,200
Real Estate16-
Insurance4-
Selling Skills and Sales Operations14-
Fashion Merchandising19-
Construction Management34-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 26 completers-
History26$28,200
Total3,088
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 1 completers-
Environmental Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 36 completers-
Architecture11$46,700
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning13-
Landscape Architecture6-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology1-
Architecture and Related Services (other)5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 73 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19-
Communication and Media Studies (other)0-
Journalism7$46,900
Radio and Television0-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia34-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 50 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Information Science/Studies50$66,800
Computer Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (7 completers) 1,450 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction22-
Educational Leadership and Administration88$53,200
Special Education and Teaching107$46,400
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities1,042-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services5$37,700
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services30-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching12$45,300
Elementary Education and Teaching58-
Secondary Education and Teaching9-
Business Teacher Education10-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education20-
Mathematics Teacher Education25-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching17-
Technical Teacher Education2-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2 completers-
Linguistics2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 7 completers-
English Language and Literature7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers-
General Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 23 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences20-
Physiology1-
Cardiovascular Science0-
Exercise Physiology2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics (1 completers) 18 completers-
Mathematics2-
Mathematics (other)9-
Statistics7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (1 completers) 12 completers-
Historic Preservation and Conservation8-
Computational Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 35 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness3-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management18-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science4-
Physical Fitness Technician7-
Sports Studies3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 13 completers-
Chemistry8-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0-
Physics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 132 completers-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics1-
Social Psychology8-
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology19-
Clinical Psychology8$40,800
Counseling Psychology15-
School Psychology0-
Educational Psychology81-
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (1 completers) 68 completers-
Public Administration7-
Social Work46-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 22 completers-
Anthropology2-
Geography2-
Political Science and Government8-
Sociology10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 26 completers-
Interior Design5-
Fine/Studio Arts4-
Music17-
Music (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 115 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist37-
Athletic Training/Trainer2-
Dietetics/Dietitian24$43,800
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse52$89,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (1 completers) 119 completers$69,400
Business/Commerce97$69,400
Accounting18-
Actuarial Science3-
Real Estate1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 3 completers-
History3-
Total2,205
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 0 completers-
Environmental Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (2 completers) 24 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration14-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching2-
Elementary Education and Teaching2-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 0 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers-
Human Biology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 18 completers-
Counseling Psychology10-
School Psychology0-
Educational Psychology8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 10 completers-
Music10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 8 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist8-
Total60
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers-
Nursing Practice0-
Total0
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture (1 completers) 5 completers-
Architecture1-
Interior Architecture2-
Architectural History and Criticism2-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 1 completers-
Journalism0-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1-
Advertising0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (13 completers) 441 completers-
Education11-
Multicultural Education1-
Curriculum and Instruction4-
Community College Education15-
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship4-
Educational/Instructional Technology2-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods2-
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)13-
Special Education and Teaching4$42,500
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented15-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances15-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism335-
Special Education and Teaching (other)3-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3-
Online Educator/Online Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1-
Reading Teacher Education8-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (1 completers) 0 completers-
American Sign Language (ASL)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 11 completers-
Biotechnology11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics (1 completers) 1 completers-
Mathematics0-
Mathematics (other)1-
Statistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (1 completers) 2 completers-
Gerontology1-
Historic Preservation and Conservation1-
Sustainability Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 0 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 22 completers-
Developmental and Child Psychology7-
Counseling Psychology1-
Educational Psychology14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 2 completers-
Public Administration2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (1 completers) 6 completers-
Applied Economics6-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 3 completers-
Music (other)2-
Music Management1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 0 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 37 completers-
Business/Commerce16-
Business Administration and Management10-
Operations Management and Supervision1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2-
Finance1-
Management Science1-
Real Estate2-
Selling Skills and Sales Operations4-
Total531
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 270 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration12-
Special Education and Teaching258$47,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 8 completers-
School Psychology8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 9 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing9-
Total287