Below are the key facts about this program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in physical sciences at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $42,387 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 68% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BSU granted 18 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
BSU awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
BSU granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
BSU awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
BSU conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
BSU conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 20 |