Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 199 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball State University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 308 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $49,846 | $50,679 | #303 | $39,969 |
| 309 | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME | $49,821 | $52,947 | #246 | $39,982 |
| 310 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $49,759 | $51,777 | #274 | $50,438 |
| 311 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $49,657 | $53,273 | #235 | $35,269 |
| 312 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $49,618 | $50,447 | #312 | $40,793 |
| 313 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $49,383 | $55,445 | #177 | $37,786 |
| 314 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $49,376 | $52,971 | #245 | $37,440 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Ball State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $20,178 | $47,312 | — |
Other Majors at Ball State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,269 one year after graduating and $49,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Ball State University ranks #311 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.