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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best History Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from Ball State. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 34 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ball State, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Ball State history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Ball State in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Ball State University.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 501 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 223 |
| Social Sciences | 163 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 43 |
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