Computer & Information Sciences at Ball State University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University sits in Muncie, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Ball State University
Rankings can help you compare Ball State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #7 of 24 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #13 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 220 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 217 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #851 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,551 |
| 2 years | $75,989 |
| 3 years | $81,236 |
| 4 years | $95,627 |
| 5 years | $94,757 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $95,627, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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