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Social Work at Ball State University

Social Work at Ball State University

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

Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 113 social work degrees were awarded at Ball State University.

Studying Online 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.

Social Work Rankings at Ball State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #3 of 16
Best Value Indiana #11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #19 of 109
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #50 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #135 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #257 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Ball State University

Students who complete Ball State University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at Ball State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,657
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? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Ball State University take home a median $42,239, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Ball State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Ball State University is $23,900.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Ball State University are 88% women (100) and 12% men (13).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University

Among the 75 bachelor’s social work graduates at Ball State University, 89% were women (67) and 11% were men (8).

Ball State University gender breakdown of Social Work Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 50
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 14
Asian 2
Two or More Races 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Ball State University

Minority students account for 33% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Ball State University

Among the 38 master’s social work degrees awarded at Ball State University, 87% were women (33) and 13% were men (5).

Ball State University gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 31
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Ball State University

Minority students account for 16% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

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

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Ball State University

This Social Work program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 113

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Counselors, All Other $81,766
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists $74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Social Workers, All Other $62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $40,804

References

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