by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, placing at #292 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 292 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Indiana | 6 of 8 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 53 |
Here is each degree level offered in chemistry at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 6 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,387 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 67% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 9 |
