Education at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Many students take online classes 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.
Education Rankings at Ball State University
Use these rankings to compare Ball State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #8 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #17 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #392 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #750 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #8 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #17 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #392 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #750 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,294 |
| 2 years | $46,346 |
| 3 years | $49,663 |
| 4 years | $54,376 |
| 5 years | $63,530 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $54,376, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Ball State University is $24,301.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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