Industry
Ball State alumni belong to a wide range of sectors. A few fields in which grads tend to find work include the architectural services industry, the education industry, and the banking industry. The most highly represented industry among alumni is the manufacturing industry. Curiously, the high SAT results reported by Ball State alumni do not result in top-paid positions in the workforce — in fact, this group brings home rather low salaries. Following graduation, Ball State students earn an average of $47K.
Locations
Indianapolis, Ind. is filled with Ball State grads. In addition, former Ball State students often head to Chicago, Ill. after graduating, where the median salary comes to $72K in this top-paying city. Ball State alumni in Carmel, Ind. can often be found sliding in at the lower end of the pay scale, where median paychecks are the smallest at $46K. Other cities of interest among Ball State alumni include nearby Muncie, Ind. and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Degree Major
Former Cardinals who fare the best in terms of salary hold a Master of Science (MS) and earn a median salary of approximately $79K per year. A Master of Arts (MA) commands less pay, and these degree-holders face median pay of $39K.
Skills
Microsoft Excel is a popular skill among Ball State alumni, with nearly one in ten grads reporting using it on the job. Knowledge of Financial Analysis seems to be related to bigger paychecks; in fact, skilled alumni bring in salaries that are 83 percent more than their former classmates' salaries (around $87K). Proficiency in Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Project Management command top-of-the-line rewards as well.
Benefits and Perks
Only two-fifths of alumni earn paid vacation and just one in three grads get paid sick time. Health insurance benefits extend to a large number of alumni, and the larger part of grads sign up for dental plans. Most grads opt for a 401(k) to save for retirement. Additional benefits handed to Ball State University alumni include a company-subsidized cell phone, life insurance, a casual working environment, and tuition reimbursement.
Related Schools
Among alumni of similar schools, Wright State University grads (who make an average of about $52K) earn salaries most similar to Ball State alumni. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Miami University-Oxford, and Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are also similar to Ball State.
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