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 social work.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 142 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in social work from Ball State. This makes it the #290 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ball State is $39,094. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,933 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Ball State is $232 per month.
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 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Ball State. About 7% were men and 93% 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, 83% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its social work 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a master's degree in social work from Ball State. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Ball State University.
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