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 psychology.
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Ball State was ranked #114 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 114 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,305 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $31,562 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Ball State is $309 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 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.
Of the 144 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Ball State in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% 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, 64% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 190 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.