77 Master's degrees offered by the university

Do you enjoy analyzing economic risk and solving financial problems? The Actuarial Science program of Ball State University is one of the few graduate programs in the nation focused on actuarial science. You’ll build on a foundation of business and mathematics, tailoring your studies to your individual interests through electives.

The Public Relations master’s degree from Ball State University prepares you for either the professional media environment, career advancement or a path toward doctoral study. 

Imagine a cityscape that reflects a rich architectural past within a smart, sustainable future. Now, imagine you guided that effort a balance of historic preservation and best practices. The Historic Preservation program of Ball State University fuses your passion for the past with innovative approaches.

The History program of Ball State University may serve as a terminal degree or as prelude to an additional graduate degree.  In addition, the degree may be used to professionalize the standard secondary school license. 

Prepare to help others flourish by learning how to develop exercise and athletic routines through the Clinical Exercise Physiology program of Ball State University.

The Nursing program of Ball State University gives you three directions to follow, depending on your career aspirations.

If you’re ready to take on a new leadership role in your school system but want to do it on your own terms, the Elementary Education program of Ball State University is one of the most customizable master’s in education in elementary education programs in the nation.

The completely online Educational Administration and Supervision program of Ball State University provides you with the preparation to earn a P-12 building-level administration and supervision license (principa’s license).

The Adult and Community Education program of Ball State University is one of just a few programs in the nation that has a strong community education focus.

The Sociology program of Ball State University is designed to prepare you for professional employment or for further graduate education.

The Organizational and Professional Communication and Development Master is offered by Ball State University. Great companies need great communicators, and Ball State’s graduate degree in organizational and professional communication and development will equip you to become one. 

The Music Master is offered by Ball State University. The master of arts (MA) is designed for students who are interested in broad coverage of the discipline of music at the graduate level.

The English-Literature Master is offered by Ball State University. In pursuing either a master’s or doctoral degree, graduate students in literature are encouraged to balance breadth of knowledge with depth of specialization. 

Ball State University’s master of science in Health Science with a Concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology embraces areas important to public health and better serve you as you pursue jobs in epidemiology and biostatistics.

If you’re a general contractor or project manager, or seeking such a title in the construction industry, it’s the perfect time to consider an MBA with a concentration in construction management. Ball State’s construction management concentration is a specialized business degree that supports a massive industry.

The Master of Arts in Psychological Science at Ball State University is a two-year program designed to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research and/or academic-related settings by delving deeper into core psychological domains.

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) at Ball State University is the only professionally accredited MLA program in Indiana.

If you’re in the early years of your math teaching career and thinking about earning a master’s degree, you’re probably looking for a program that will not interfere with your classroom routine. Moving miles to a university campus may be out of the question. The Mathematics Education program of Ball State University is a perfect fit for that.

The Curriculum and Educational Technology program of Ball State University is a completely online, 30-credit program designed for educators seeking to integrate technology into K12 curriculum and other instructional contexts where learning and teaching occur.

Around the world, the pressing issues that communities face call for the expertise, analytical judgement, communication skills, and leadership that Urban and Regional Planning program from Ball State University provide.