Music Education at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Music Education, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 music education degrees were granted at Ball State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Ball State University
Use these rankings to compare Ball State University’s Music Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #86 of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Music Education graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Education graduates at Ball State University are 55% women (18) and 45% men (15).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 33 bachelor’s music education graduates at Ball State University, 55% were women (18) and 45% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Students who finish Music Education program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Music Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.