Political Science & Government at Ball State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Political Science & Government, consider the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 political science & government degrees were granted at Ball State University.
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Studying Online 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.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Ball State University
Rankings can help you compare Ball State University’s Political Science & Government program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #442 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’s Political Science & Government program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $32,772 |
| 3 years | $37,333 |
| 4 years | $38,880 |
| 5 years | $49,159 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $38,880, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Ball State University stands at $25,410.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at Ball State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Political Science & Government graduates at Ball State University are 43% women (10) and 57% men (13).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 21 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Ball State University, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Political Science & Government Master’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 2 master’s political science & government degrees awarded at Ball State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Ball State University
This Political Science & Government program at Ball State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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.