Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Ball State University

Ball State's Health Services program beats the state median by $5,000 in first-year earnings and ranks alongside Purdue University Global as one of Indiana's top-performing programs in this field. At $41,603, graduates earn nearly $6,500 more than the national average, putting this program in the 80th percentile nationally. The debt load of $27,000 is actually below both state and national averages, creating a favorable 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio that students can reasonably manage.

The big caveat here is sample size—fewer than 30 recent graduates means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. That said, the pattern is encouraging: strong earnings relative to peers, manageable debt, and competitive positioning within Indiana's market. For a state school with a 72% acceptance rate, Ball State appears to punch above its weight in this program.

For families weighing in-state options, Ball State compares favorably to other Indiana programs and offers a solid return without the debt burden that often accompanies health-related degrees. Just recognize that the small cohort size means you're making this decision with less statistical certainty than you'd have for larger programs.