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Physics at Ball State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, consider the program at Ball State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 physics degrees were granted at Ball State University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Physics Rankings at Ball State University

Use these rankings to compare Ball State University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at Ball State University are 50% women (6) and 50% men (6).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University

Of the 9 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Ball State University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Ball State University

Among the 3 master’s physics degrees awarded at Ball State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Ball State University

This Physics program at Ball State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	12

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.