Actuarial Science at Ball State University
If you plan to study Actuarial Science, consider the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 actuarial science degrees were awarded at Ball State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Actuarial Science Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Actuarial Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 39 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 39 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Actuarial Science graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Actuarial Science graduates at Ball State University are 33% women (6) and 67% men (12).
Actuarial Science Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 10 bachelor’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Ball State University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Actuarial Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, above the national average of 23%.*
Actuarial Science Master’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 8 master’s actuarial science degrees awarded at Ball State University, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Actuarial Science master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Actuarial Science Graduates
Those who complete Actuarial Science program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Actuarial Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Insurance Underwriters | $129,939 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
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.