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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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