by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how BSU compares to other colleges that offer public & social service.
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BSU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service. In particular, it placed #231 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,239 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $23,900 in student loans. This is below $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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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 74% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at Ball State University.
This public & social service program at BSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 113 |
| Other Public Administration | 11 |
| Public Administration | 11 |