by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ball State is $29,839. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,612 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Ball State is $309 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Ball State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 224 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 24 |
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