by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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Ball State is in the top 10% of the country for general business. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 421 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in general business from Ball State. This makes it the #39 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ball State is $46,550. This is less than $47,842, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, general business students borrow a median amount of $30,724 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at Ball State is $271 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 174 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from Ball State. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Ball State general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from Ball State make a median salary of $89,872 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
The general business program at Ball State awarded 97 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 97 |
| Accounting | 86 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 78 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 39 |
| Human Resource Management | 34 |
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