# Ball State University: Pre-Med / Pre-Health (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 51.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/pre-med-pre-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,638
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,078 (U.S. median for this major: $62,543 across 48 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,732 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IN: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (4 colleges, $60,284): -$4,206
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,465

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,078 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 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 4.8 years |

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

## Pre-Med / Pre-Health at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester University | $64,722 | $24,250 | $18,805 | 46% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $62,442 | $22,464 | $11,668 | 55% |
| University of Notre Dame | $58,126 | $18,520 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Ball State University | $56,078 | $25,732 | $14,940 | 62% |

## 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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