Information Science/Studies at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in information science/studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball State University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 71 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $173,816 | $176,720 | #1 | $127,788 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #2 | $128,867 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #3 | $128,867 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #4 | $128,867 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #5 | $128,867 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $149,469 | $130,974 | #12 | $114,156 |
| 7 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $146,592 | $150,562 | #6 | $118,687 |
| 8 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $146,546 | $139,481 | #8 | $102,313 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $142,909 | $131,446 | #11 | $114,662 |
| 10 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $141,026 | $138,557 | #9 | $131,093 |
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| 25 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $117,198 | $125,068 | #13 | $90,550 |
| 26 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $112,015 | $113,886 | #27 | — |
| 27 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $111,578 | $113,442 | #29 | $69,819 |
| 28 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #21 | $66,844 |
| 29 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $111,384 | $105,566 | #39 | $76,044 |
| 30 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $110,142 | $124,714 | #15 | $85,634 |
| 31 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $109,576 | $111,440 | #32 | $80,553 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,844 one year after graduating and $111,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for information science/studies?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Ball State University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for information science/studies ($112,705), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,632.
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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.