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 #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #217 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 217 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Indiana | 4 of 5 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for sociology at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU earn a median of $47,535 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,198 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
Learn more about BSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 59% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 10 |
