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 fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 71 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Ball State. This makes it the #173 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,405 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $32,156 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Ball State is $323 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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Of the 81 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Ball State in 2022, 26% were men and 74% 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, 74% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Ball State fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from Ball State in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 74 |
| Music | 51 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.