by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,071 a year. This is less than $34,656, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of hospitality bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its hospitality bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 287 |
| Marketing | 97 |
| Accounting | 86 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 78 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.