Bachelor's-5% vs national median249 grads tracked
Legal Professions and Studies, Other at Ball State University
Ranked 4th of 5 bachelor's programs in Legal Professions and Studies, Other by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,720
middle 50%: $29,654 – $45,361
Median · 5 years out
$54,319
middle 50%: $42,089 – $67,846
Median · 10 years out
$68,521
middle 50%: $47,119 – $89,880
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Legal Professions and Studies, Other (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Ball State University bachelor's degrees in Legal Professions earn $38k in the first year. Median earnings rise to $54k after five years and $69k after ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,060 total interest
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