Ball State University
ROI analysis for 47 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $24,340 | $21,326 | 1.14x | CAUTION |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $26,125 | $26,790 | 0.98x | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $27,629 | 0.9x | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $22,250 | $25,836 | 0.86x | CAUTION |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $36,910 | $43,218 | 0.85x | CAUTION |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,192 | $30,565 | 0.82x | CAUTION |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $32,964 | 0.82x | CAUTION |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $22,250 | $27,604 | 0.81x | CAUTION |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $23,229 | $29,021 | 0.8x | CAUTION |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $23,146 | $29,198 | 0.79x | CAUTION |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $29,287 | 0.79x | CAUTION |
| Geography and Cartography | Bachelor's | $24,750 | $32,002 | 0.77x | CAUTION |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $24,418 | $31,718 | 0.77x | CAUTION |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $23,125 | $30,527 | 0.76x | CAUTION |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $22,364 | $29,839 | 0.75x | VIABLE |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $19,448 | $26,383 | 0.74x | VIABLE |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $36,766 | 0.73x | VIABLE |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $24,047 | $33,366 | 0.72x | VIABLE |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $34,760 | 0.72x | VIABLE |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $21,702 | $31,377 | 0.69x | VIABLE |
| History | Bachelor's | $20,341 | $31,056 | 0.65x | VIABLE |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $33,377 | 0.64x | VIABLE |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $21,982 | $34,512 | 0.64x | VIABLE |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $36,791 | 0.63x | VIABLE |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Master's | $30,949 | $48,764 | 0.63x | VIABLE |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $37,657 | 0.57x | VIABLE |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $21,825 | $38,503 | 0.57x | VIABLE |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | $26,821 | $47,466 | 0.57x | VIABLE |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $33,092 | $59,326 | 0.56x | VIABLE |
| Special Education and Teaching | Degree | $27,500 | $51,095 | 0.54x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $24,000 | $44,849 | 0.54x | VIABLE |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $24,250 | $46,833 | 0.52x | VIABLE |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $53,563 | 0.5x | VIABLE |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $23,000 | $46,474 | 0.49x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $22,600 | $46,285 | 0.49x | VIABLE |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $23,172 | $49,602 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $19,500 | $42,593 | 0.46x | VIABLE |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $16,516 | $40,708 | 0.41x | VIABLE |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $23,512 | $58,195 | 0.4x | VIABLE |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $25,500 | $65,771 | 0.39x | VIABLE |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $20,500 | $53,024 | 0.39x | VIABLE |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $22,665 | $58,157 | 0.39x | VIABLE |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $21,304 | $58,368 | 0.36x | VIABLE |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $33,250 | $95,451 | 0.35x | VIABLE |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $23,417 | $75,885 | 0.31x | VIABLE |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | $19,632 | $69,551 | 0.28x | VIABLE |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $16,654 | $60,545 | 0.28x | VIABLE |