by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,366 a year. This is less than $36,364, which is the national median of all hospitality majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $24,148 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,695.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Ball State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of hospitality bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to 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, 72% 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 289 |
| Accounting | 99 |
| Marketing | 99 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 78 |
| Construction Management | 51 |
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