by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU highly for political science & government, coming in at #419 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 419 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Indiana | 8 of 10 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 79 |
Here is each degree level granted in political science & government at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,880 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $25,410 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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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 62% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BSU conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
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 Political Science & Government | 2 |
