Business/Commerce at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 164 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in business/commerce earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball State University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 97 | DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $68,126 | $62,035 | #198 | $57,020 |
| 98 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $67,651 | $72,006 | #72 | $43,325 |
| 99 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $67,174 | $76,061 | #49 | $48,654 |
| 100 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $67,141 | $72,030 | #71 | $46,550 |
| 101 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $67,069 | $61,777 | #202 | $41,714 |
| 102 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $67,007 | $71,886 | #75 | $54,860 |
| 103 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $66,912 | $71,219 | #79 | $45,050 |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Ball State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,872 | $120,992 | $23,417 |
Other Majors at Ball State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,550 one year after graduating and $67,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Ball State University ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,025.
← All data for Ball State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.