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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 279 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Ball State. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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, 135 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Ball State. About 45% were men and 55% 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, 80% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at Ball State. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Of the 22 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ball State, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Ball State University.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 501 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 223 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 43 |
| History | 37 |
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