Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ball State University
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Ball State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | $20,178 | $47,971 | +138% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $43,511 | $44,322 | +2% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | $43,511 | $44,322 | +2% |
| Vincennes University | $38,596 | $42,250 | +9% |
| Ivy Tech Community College | $26,524 | $31,610 | +19% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (28 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State UniversityMuncie | $10,758 | $20,178 | $47,971 | $10,600* | — |
 Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion | $31,168 | $43,511 | $44,322 | $24,688* | 0.57 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion | $8,216 | $43,511 | $44,322 | $24,688* | 0.57 |
 Vincennes UniversityVincennes | $6,886 | $38,596 | $42,250 | $12,157* | 0.31 |
 Indiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne | $30,446 | $29,654 | — | $38,348* | 1.29 |
 Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional StudiesFort Wayne | $9,900 | $29,654 | — | $38,348* | 1.29 |
| National Median | — | $27,248 | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ball State University, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.