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. In addition, we cover how Ball State ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Ball State. This makes it the #126 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,677 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about Ball State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 chemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% 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, 70% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 9 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.