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. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 180 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,782 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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 |
Learn more about Ball State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its economics 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 economics majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 37 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.