by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how BSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business & commerce.
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BSU is in the top 10% of the country for business & commerce. In particular, it placed #126 out of 567 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 12 |
| Best Value General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 12 |
| Best Value General Business/Commerce Schools in Indiana | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University conferred 154 bachelor’s degrees in business & commerce.
Business & Commerce majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU report a median salary of $75,751 a year. This is above $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, business & commerce students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of business & commerce bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of business & commerce bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in business & commerce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 61% of business & commerce master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of business & commerce master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master’s in business & commerce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the business & commerce majors at Ball State University.
The business & commerce program at BSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 302 |
BSU conferred 302 degrees in business/commerce, general in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.