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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- 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.