# Ball State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,269
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,657 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,965 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in IN: 12 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (19 colleges, $51,349): -$1,692
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,944

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,657 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 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 7.0 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Indianapolis | $64,325 | $31,000 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Valparaiso University | $60,612 | not reported | $18,578 | 70% |
| University of Notre Dame | $60,369 | $18,800 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Indiana University-East | $53,389 | $29,072 | $8,134 | 40% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $53,076 | $17,707 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $52,784 | $27,000 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $52,020 | $22,842 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $51,718 | $29,000 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $51,349 | $29,517 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Indiana State University | $50,968 | $28,750 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $49,893 | $24,236 | $3,968 | 46% |
| Ball State University | $49,657 | $26,965 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $49,376 | $28,948 | $7,888 | 39% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $48,815 | $25,319 | $8,653 | 40% |
| Indiana University-Northwest | $47,530 | $31,000 | $5,130 | 37% |
| Bethel University | $45,366 | $25,000 | $18,610 | 53% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $44,299 | $24,106 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Anderson University | $41,966 | $29,440 | $25,021 | 54% |

## 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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