Below are the key facts about this program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU highly for business & commerce, ranked #121 out of 547 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 121 of 547 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Indiana | 7 of 19 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 78 |
The following degree levels are offered in business & commerce at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Master’s | 130 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University conferred 154 bachelor’s degrees in business & commerce.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering business & commerce at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Business & Commerce majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU report a median salary of $75,751 a year. This is above $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, business & commerce students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 55% of business & commerce bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of business & commerce bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 81% of graduates 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 business & commerce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
BSU awarded 154 bachelor’s completions in business/commerce, general recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Business & Commerce | 130 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Business & Commerce | 18 |