by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU highly for psychology, ranked #447 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 447 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Indiana | 7 of 40 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 of 200 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 237 |
| Master’s | 137 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
The psychology area of study at BSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 206 |
| Psychology, General | 178 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 237 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
BSU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 263 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU report a median salary of $43,910 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $25,844 in student loans. This is above $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 14% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Roughly 70% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 137 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 24 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
