by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #119 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 119 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Indiana | 2 of 16 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 107 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
Social Work 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 lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, social work students accumulate a median of $23,900 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are 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 work.
| 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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 38 |
