by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in design from Ball State. This makes it the #69 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ball State is $36,864. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,606 for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Ball State. About 13% were men and 88% 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, 78% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Ball State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 85 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 74 |
| Music | 51 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
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