by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at BSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BSU highly for psychology, ranked #452 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 452 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Indiana | 7 of 40 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 50 of 203 |
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 137 master’s degrees in psychology.
BSU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 48 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 349 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 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 master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University handed out 16 doctoral degrees in psychology.
BSU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 69% 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 24 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
BSU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 78 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 79% 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 graduate certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University awarded 8 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
BSU has not been ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of psychology professional certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 100% 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 professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 237 |