Economics at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Ball State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 economics graduations were recorded at Ball State University.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Economics Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Ball State University comes in at $22,054.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Economics graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Ball State University are 25% women (6) and 75% men (18).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 23 bachelor’s economics graduates at Ball State University, 22% were women (5) and 78% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Ball State University
This Economics program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 20 |
| Applied Economics | 1 |
| Quantitative Economics | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.