171 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The History Major is offered by Ball State University. Our degree in history program will prepare you for a variety of careers—anything from insurance claims adjustment to college administration to nonprofits. Or, if you combine this with foreign language training, this major is the best option to prepare for graduate school, including history, law school, or library and information science.

The Art Major is offered by Ball State University. Within Ball State’s outstanding facilities, you will find a range of studio and academic opportunities aimed at developing professional artists. The School of Art is united by a commitment to promote craft, advance technical skills, mature scholarship, and provide a strong foundation for teaching studio arts.

The Construction Management Major is offered by Ball State University. Successfully leading a construction project means you’ll oversee multimillion-dollar efforts from concept to completion, on time and within budget. This requires both an extensive understanding of the various trades and management skills, all of which you’ll gain through our bachelor’s degree in construction management.

Want to understand the current cybersecurity landscape and solve problems by building the next generation of secure software and systems? Students in this Computer Science - Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design program at Ball State University learn to design and evaluate secure software, develop security policies, and manage complex network systems and software environments.

If you’re considering a career where knowledge of operational meteorology and climatology would be a good addition to your skill set, then the Meteorological Studies program at Ball State University is a good choice for you.

Are you interested in beginning your journey toward a career as an engineer? Our Pre-Engineering major at Ball State University will set your course toward a full engineering education.

The Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Major is offered by Ball State University. With the aquatic biology and fisheries option, you will promote the protection and restoration of water quality, the management of freshwater environments, and the recreational and sport-fishing use of lakes and streams.

The Applied Cybersecurity Major is offered by Ball State University. It's no surprise that cybersecurity careers are in high demand, with no expectation of slowing anytime soon.

The Astronomy Major is offered by Ball State University. Are you interested in the universe beyond our world? A major in astronomy is your ticket to the cosmos, where you’ll study galaxies, astrophysics, physics, and more. You’ll get the chance to work on—and engage in—in-depth research, hands-on experimentation, using state-of-the-art technology.

If you want to share your passion for mathematics and teach this critical subject to middle school and high school students, our major in Mathematics Teaching at Ball State University teaching is an excellent pathway to this career.

The Public History Major is offered by Ball State University. Studying the past exposes people to the diversity of human cultures, helps them comprehend change and continuity over time, enhances their ability to discern patterns of comparison and contrast amid the complexities and similarities of human experience, and sharpens their communication skills. 

The Web and Mobile App Development Major is offered by Ball State University. Full-stack engineers, listed at No. 2 on Glassdoor’s ranking of the 50 Best Jobs in America for 2022, earn a median salary of $101,794. Other related jobs include front-end designer, back-end developer, and site-reliability engineer, all of which fall in the top 40 of Glassdoor's ranking.

The Japanese Language Teaching Major is offered by Ball State University. In an increasingly diverse and international global system, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is a valuable and necessary attribute. 

A major in Mathematical Sciences at Ball State University will prepare you for a variety of professional careers or graduate school by helping you develop strong analytical and quantitative skills.

The Music program offered at Ball State University gives students the option to choose between three concentrations: Music Creation Composition, Applied Music, Music Exploration.

In the Biology - Microbiology program at Ball State University you will study bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, algae, and other microbes in classroom and laboratory settings. You will have ample opportunities to perform guided research with faculty members, present data in local, regional, and national conferences.

Forensic Biology educates students in innovative methods and approaches to collect and analyze crime scene evidence.

Equip yourself with the confidence, connections and expertise to tell stories that matter for news outlets, magazines, businesses and nonprofits around the world, by joining this Journalism - Writing and Multimedia Storytelling program at Ball State University.

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a meteorologist or have a strong interest in weather and climate and their impact on human lives, the Meteorology and Climatology program of Ball State University is right for you.

If you are fascinated by the world of politics, government, and lawmaking, then the Political Science program of Ball State University is right for you.