Sociology at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 sociology degrees were awarded at Ball State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Ball State University
Graduates of Ball State University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,383 |
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $41,630 |
| 4 years | $47,535 |
| 5 years | $50,157 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Ball State University earn a median of $47,535, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Ball State University stands at $22,198.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Ball State University are 63% women (17) and 37% men (10).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 17 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Ball State University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 10 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Ball State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Ball State University
The Sociology program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at Ball State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, 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 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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