# Ball State University: Human Resources (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 52.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/human-resources

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,451
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,822 (U.S. median for this major: $68,118 across 170 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $26,486)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (4 colleges, $71,644): +$4,178
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,704

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,822 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 2.5 years |

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

## Human Resources at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | $75,822 | $20,500 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $67,466 | $26,486 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Indiana State University | $67,452 | $25,000 | $10,873 | 43% |

## Careers
- HR specialist (SOC 13-1071): median wage $60,990 Muncie, IN, $65,600 IN, $75,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $53,880 Muncie, IN, $61,050 IN, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $60,400 Muncie, IN, $78,770 IN, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% 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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