Major Programs at BSU

Ball State University offers 290 programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 290
  • Total number of online programs: 56
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Ball State University

Ball State University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. Ball State University offers 290 major programs for Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 6,235 students have completed their study at Ball State University.
Offered Degrees at Ball State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Associate's Degree4464
Bachelor's Degree12073,088
Master's Degree81142,205
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship15260
Doctor's degree - other100
Post Bachelor's Degree5825531
Post Master's Degree42287
Total290566,235

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Ball State University offers 290 programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 6,235 students have completed their studies.
  • 64 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 3,088 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 2,205 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 531 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 287 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 52
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)52
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0
Chemical Technology/Technician0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 12
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer12
Total64
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 0
Pre-Veterinary Studies0
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 32
Environmental Science32
Architecture [+] 81
Architecture58
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning9
Environmental Design/Architecture1
Landscape Architecture13
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 2
Women's Studies2
Communication and Journalism [+] 371
Speech Communication and Rhetoric59
Journalism72
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia158
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication51
Advertising31
Communications Technologies [+] 13
Recording Arts Technology/Technician13
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 73
Computer Science73
Education [+] 349
Special Education and Teaching1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness5
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities14
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs2
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs28
Elementary Education and Teaching129
Early Childhood Education and Teaching37
Art Teacher Education8
English/Language Arts Teacher Education20
Foreign Language Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education9
Music Teacher Education39
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching15
Social Studies Teacher Education27
Biology Teacher Education0
Chemistry Teacher Education0
Drama and Dance Teacher Education11
French Language Teacher Education0
German Language Teacher Education2
Physics Teacher Education0
Spanish Language Teacher Education2
Latin Teacher Education0
Earth Science Teacher Education0
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0
Engineering [+] 0
Pre-Engineering0
Engineering Technology [+] 34
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician34
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 23
Japanese Language and Literature11
German Language and Literature2
French Language and Literature4
Spanish Language and Literature6
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0
Work and Family Studies [+] 35
Family Systems34
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other)1
Legal Studies [+] 22
Pre-Law Studies0
Legal Professions and Studies (other)22
English Language and Literature [+] 52
English Language and Literature52
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 171
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies171
General Studies0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 135
Biology/Biological Sciences135
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8
Mathematics8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1
Data Analytics, General1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 108
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management39
Kinesiology and Exercise Science67
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 8
Philosophy4
Religion/Religious Studies4
Physical Sciences [+] 36
Astronomy1
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology6
Chemistry18
Geology/Earth Science3
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)3
Physics5
Psychology [+] 174
Psychology131
Applied Behavior Analysis43
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 110
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies110
Human Services [+] 54
Social Work54
Social Sciences [+] 97
Anthropology19
Economics24
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics0
Geography17
Political Science and Government19
Sociology18
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 214
Dance10
Commercial and Advertising Art4
Fashion/Apparel Design9
Interior Design18
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts70
Art/Art Studies81
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)0
Music8
Music Performance11
Music Theory and Composition1
Jazz/Jazz Studies2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 271
Health and Wellness31
Audiology/Audiologist5
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist51
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist2
Pre-Dentistry Studies0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies5
Pre-Pharmacy Studies0
Dietetics/Dietitian11
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse153
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)6
Business [+] 588
Business/Commerce167
Operations Management and Supervision18
Accounting64
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7
Finance61
Hospitality Administration/Management13
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration29
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
Management Information Systems18
Management Science14
Actuarial Science12
Marketing/Marketing Management95
Real Estate16
Insurance4
Selling Skills and Sales Operations14
Fashion Merchandising19
Construction Management34
History [+] 26
History26
Total3,088
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1
Environmental Science1
Architecture [+] 36
Architecture11
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning13
Landscape Architecture6
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology1
Architecture and Related Services (other)5
Communication and Journalism [+] 73
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19
Communication and Media Studies (other)0
Journalism7
Radio and Television0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia34
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication13
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 50
Computer and Information Sciences0
Information Science/Studies50
Computer Science0
Education [+] 1,450
Curriculum and Instruction22
Educational Leadership and Administration88
Special Education and Teaching107
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities1,042
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services5
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services30
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching12
Elementary Education and Teaching58
Secondary Education and Teaching9
Business Teacher Education10
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education20
Mathematics Teacher Education25
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching17
Technical Teacher Education2
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2
Linguistics2
English Language and Literature [+] 7
English Language and Literature7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0
General Studies0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 23
Biology/Biological Sciences20
Physiology1
Cardiovascular Science0
Exercise Physiology2
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 18
Mathematics2
Mathematics (other)9
Statistics7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 12
Historic Preservation and Conservation8
Computational Science4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 35
Health and Physical Education/Fitness3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management18
Kinesiology and Exercise Science4
Physical Fitness Technician7
Sports Studies3
Physical Sciences [+] 13
Chemistry8
Geology/Earth Science2
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0
Physics3
Psychology [+] 132
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics1
Social Psychology8
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology19
Clinical Psychology8
Counseling Psychology15
School Psychology0
Educational Psychology81
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)0
Human Services [+] 68
Public Administration7
Social Work46
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)15
Social Sciences [+] 22
Anthropology2
Geography2
Political Science and Government8
Sociology10
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 26
Interior Design5
Fine/Studio Arts4
Music17
Music (other)0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 115
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist37
Athletic Training/Trainer2
Dietetics/Dietitian24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse52
Business [+] 119
Business/Commerce97
Accounting18
Actuarial Science3
Real Estate1
History [+] 3
History3
Total2,205
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0
Environmental Science0
Education [+] 24
Educational Leadership and Administration14
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1
Special Education and Teaching3
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching2
Elementary Education and Teaching2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
English Language and Literature [+] 0
English Language and Literature0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Human Biology0
Psychology [+] 18
Counseling Psychology10
School Psychology0
Educational Psychology8
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 10
Music10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist8
Total60
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Nursing Practice0
Total0
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 5
Architecture1
Interior Architecture2
Architectural History and Criticism2
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology0
Communication and Journalism [+] 1
Journalism0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1
Advertising0
Education [+] 441
Education11
Multicultural Education1
Curriculum and Instruction4
Community College Education15
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship4
Educational/Instructional Technology2
Educational Statistics and Research Methods2
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)13
Special Education and Teaching4
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented15
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances15
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism335
Special Education and Teaching (other)3
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3
Online Educator/Online Teaching0
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Reading Teacher Education8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0
American Sign Language (ASL)0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 11
Biotechnology11
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1
Mathematics0
Mathematics (other)1
Statistics0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2
Gerontology1
Historic Preservation and Conservation1
Sustainability Studies0
Physical Sciences [+] 0
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology0
Psychology [+] 22
Developmental and Child Psychology7
Counseling Psychology1
Educational Psychology14
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0
Human Services [+] 2
Public Administration2
Social Sciences [+] 6
Applied Economics6
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3
Music (other)2
Music Management1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0
Business [+] 37
Business/Commerce16
Business Administration and Management10
Operations Management and Supervision1
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2
Finance1
Management Science1
Real Estate2
Selling Skills and Sales Operations4
Total531
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 270
Educational Leadership and Administration12
Special Education and Teaching258
Psychology [+] 8
School Psychology8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing9
Total287

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