171 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Visual Arts - Animation program of Ball State University provides a comprehensive digital animation experience that explores 3-D animation, stop-motion, and traditional 2-D animation.

Preserving natural resources. Improving environmental quality. Making the Earth a safer and healthier place to live for everyone. If those objectives align with your values, then the Natural Resources and Environmental Management program of Ball State University will help you live them out in your career.

Companies that thrive in today’s global economy must have a truly global focus. To help them, you need a global focus, too. The International Business program of Ball State University will give you one by grounding you in the fundamentals of international markets.

The Music Media Production program of Ball State University  offers two exciting, distinct tracks; future-ready and in touch with the reality of the music industry.

Ranked among the world’s best, the Architecture program of Ball State University provide a solid grounding in the broad concepts and specific technical skills you need to excel in the industry. Professional experiences and applied design projects in the studio and the community will prepare you for success as a licensed architect.

Understanding the big questions in life and how to apply them to the real world that’s what you can expect from the Philosophy program of Ball State University. If you constantly ask the question “Why?” and seek wisdom and truth, this program is an ideal fit for you.

The Wildlife Biology and Conservation program of Ball State University places an emphasis on wild animals, plant and tree life, and the management of the habitats in which they live.

The Acting program of Ball State University is an outstanding undergraduate-only, pre-professional training program within a liberal arts education. It was named one of the top 10 BFA in acting programs in the country.

Ball State has a rich and long tradition of being a teachers’ college. The Chemistry Education program of Ball State University will prepare you to meet Indiana state licensing requirements for teaching chemistry in grades 9-12.

The Legal Studies program of Ball State University is perfect for students thinking about a career in the legal profession, including positions in government, public law, and business law. 

Gain a new perspective on your favorite authors and discover new ones with the Literature program of Ball State University.

During the Visual Communication program of Ball State University students work in dedicated computer labs with access to full-color printing, photo studios, and traditional studio space.

The Spanish program of Ball State University will prepare you to navigate a national and international economy that is increasingly filled with and dependent upon the Spanish language.

As a major in the Computer Science program of Ball State University, you’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of programming, algorithms, and discrete mathematics before pursuing upper-level specializations such as software engineering, programming languages, theory, web and mobile platform development, operating systems, networking, and databases.

Help children and teens have happy, productive lives into adulthood by introducing and building upon one of the most important fundamentals—their health. The Health and Physical Education Teaching program of Ball State University prepares you to teach physical education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and health from grades 5 through 12.

Ball State has one of the nation’s leading music education programs. The faculty of the Music Education program of Ball State University are national leaders in the profession, and all have extensive experience teaching in K-12 schools.

The Photography and Intermedia Arts program of Ball State University with a focus on photography is centered on the production of adroit, mature, experimental, and idea-driven fine art.

The Journalism program of Ball State University will provide you with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that will prepare you for an exciting career in a dynamic, rapidly evolving profession. 

As a student in the Medical Technology program of Ball State University, you will learn how to conduct laboratory work in bacteriology, chemistry, serology (reactions and properties of serums), and blood bank technology, which are all skills needed in the industry. After three years of study, you will finish with an intensive clinical laboratory program to gain hands-on experience.

The Game Design and Development Major is offered by Ball State University. Have you ever thought about turning a passion for games into a rewarding career? As a computer science major with a concentration in game design and development, you will be part of an interdisciplinary program that helps you build all the skills you need to design and implement original video games.