by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #181 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 181 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Indiana | 5 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 57 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 5 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $22,054 in student loans. This is lower than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 70% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BSU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Economics | 1 |