Physical Sciences at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, 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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Online & Distance Learning at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Ball State University
Use these rankings to compare Ball State University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Ball State University
Those who finish Ball State University’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,760 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $39,049 |
| 4 years | $42,387 |
| 5 years | $65,443 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $42,387, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Ball State University stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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