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History at Ball State University

History at Ball State University

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Ball State University sits in Muncie, IN.

Studying Online at Ball State University

Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at Ball State University

Rankings can help you compare Ball State University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #8 of 10
Best Value Indiana #8 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #35 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #264 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #315 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Ball State University

Those who finish Ball State University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Ball State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,056
2 years $31,708
3 years $33,176
4 years $40,023
5 years $42,879

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Ball State University earn a median of $40,023, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Ball State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from Ball State University stands at $21,750.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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