# Ball State University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,452
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,371 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,352 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (4 colleges, $43,539): +$832
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,749

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,371 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,834 | $32,981 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 9.3 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 11.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Anthropology at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $55,624 | $18,972 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Ball State University | $44,371 | $23,352 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $42,707 | $16,562 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $40,018 | $18,500 | $11,668 | 55% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported Muncie, IN, $66,520 IN, $72,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 13.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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