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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Ball State. This makes it the #145 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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, 41 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Ball State physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Ball State. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Ball State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 172 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 122 |
| Engineering Technologies | 34 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 33 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.