Ball State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Ball State University at a glance
13,988
students enrolled
6,208
degrees and certificates a year
62%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,940
average net price a year
Tuition $8,688 in state, $26,696 out of state
$44,394
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$51,833
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 41% | 2,525 |
| Business & management | 12% | 750 |
| Psychology | 7% | 420 |
| Health professions | 6% | 384 |
| Communication & journalism | 6% | 372 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 5 |
The job market around Ball State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Delaware County, where the college is.
20
open professional jobs
4
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Delaware County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$56,932
median household income
Delaware County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (3 open), operations (3 open).
Hiring most: Honeywell International (3), Harba Solutions (2), Acrisure (1), Applied Industrial Technologies (1), Ball State University (1), CANPACK Group (1), Cantio Hotel (1), Cintas (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (9), Operations (3), Sales (3), Design (1), Finance (1), Human Resources (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Eastern Indiana Works.
- WorkOne - MuncieMuncie · 765-289-1861 · Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Thursday 10:00am-4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · 13,830 students
- Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute · 6,188 students
- Purdue University NorthwestHammond · 5,671 students
- Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne · 5,484 students
- University of Southern IndianaEvansville · 5,292 students
- Indiana University-South BendSouth Bend · 3,933 students
Common questions
- How big is Ball State University?
- Ball State University enrolls about 13,988 students and is a public 4-year institution in Muncie, Indiana. It awards about 6,208 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ball State University?
- 62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ball State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,394 six years after entry and $51,833 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Ball State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Ball State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Ball State University?
- 20 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Honeywell International has the most openings.
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