by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at BSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU highly for social sciences, ranked #386 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 386 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 8 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 106 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences field at BSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| Economics | 24 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University awarded 12 master’s degrees in social sciences.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 116 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. About 67% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
BSU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from BSU were women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 50% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 83 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |