by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how BSU stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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BSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #379 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $42,301 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,803 in student loans. This is lower 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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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Ball State University.
The social sciences program at BSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| Economics | 24 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |