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Information Science at Ball State University

If you plan to study Information Science, consider the program at Ball State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 information science graduations were recorded at Ball State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Ball State University

Distance learning is available at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Ball State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#3 of 6
Best Value	Indiana	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 36
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 212
Best Value	Nationwide	#89 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Ball State University

Students who complete Ball State University’s Information Science 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	$110,356

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Information Science graduates from Ball State University earn a median of $95,627, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Information Science graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at Ball State University are 37% women (19) and 63% men (33).

Information Science Master’s Program at Ball State University

Among the 52 master’s information science degrees awarded at Ball State University, 37% were women (19) and 63% were men (33).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	14

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at Ball State University

The Information Science program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	52

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.