Public & Social Service at Ball State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at 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
Distance learning is available 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.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Ball State University
Rankings can help you compare Ball State University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 129 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Ball State University
Those who finish Ball State University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,686 |
| 2 years | $31,567 |
| 3 years | $35,425 |
| 4 years | $42,239 |
| 5 years | $45,042 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $42,239, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Ball State University stands at $23,900.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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