Ball State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Ball State University at a glance

• 13,988

  students enrolled

• 6,208

  degrees and certificates a year

• 62%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,940

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,688 in state, $26,696 out of state

• $44,394

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,833

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Ball State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Delaware County, where the college is.

• 16

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Delaware County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $56,932

  median household income

  Delaware County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to academic (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (3 open), operations (2 open).

Hiring most: Honeywell International (2), Acrisure (1), American Electric Power (1), Applied Industrial Technologies (1), Ball State University (1), Century Consulting Services (1), Cintas (1), Delaware Dynamics (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (4), Sales (3), Legal (2), Operations (2), Academic (1), Design (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Eastern Indiana Works.

• WorkOne - MuncieMuncie · 765-289-1861 · Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Thursday 10:00am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · 13,830 students
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• Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne · 5,484 students
• University of Southern IndianaEvansville · 5,292 students
• Indiana University-South BendSouth Bend · 3,933 students

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Common questions

How big is Ball State University?

Ball State University enrolls about 13,988 students and is a public 4-year institution in Muncie, Indiana. It awards about 6,208 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Ball State University?

62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Ball State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,394 six years after entry and $51,833 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Ball State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Ball State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Ball State University?

16 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Honeywell International has the most openings.