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August 24, 2026
If you like numbers, statistics, social science, and the potential of a rewarding career with many promising opportunities, then Ball State’s master of science degree in quantitative psychology might be just for you.
In a world where assessment, measurement, and the ability to accurately analyze all this big data is critical, quantitative methods are at the heart of all aspects of psychology, education, business, and the social sciences. In this program, you will study methods and techniques for the measurement of human attributes, the statistical and mathematical modeling of psychological processes, the design of research studies, and the analysis of psychological data.
This program will provide you with basic and advanced statistical knowledge and skills, plus the proficiency to analyze and apply data in a variety of social science-related data situations that are necessary for many public and private sector jobs in education and industry, as well as for pursuing a doctoral degree. You will study methods and techniques for the measurement of human attributes, the statistical and mathematical modeling of psychological processes, the design of research studies, and the analysis of psychological data.
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What It’s Like to Pursue a Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Psychology
In a world where assessment, measurement, and the ability to accurately analyze big data is critical, quantitative methods are at the heart of all aspects of psychology, education, business, and the social sciences. Earning Ball State’s master’s degree in quantitative psychology means you can gain research, statistics, and measurement skills that are in demand by the following organizations:
- Testing and assessment companies
- Organizations conducting program or grant evaluations
- Industries or corporations conducting behavioral and educational research
- Research organizations such as think tanks, grant agencies, and foundations
- College or university institutional research offices
- Federal and state departments of education
- School corporations seeking assessment experts
Employment for quantitative psychology-related occupations is projected to grow 10.9 percent through 2023. The national median salary is $127,502. (Source: Lightcast™ – lightcast.io)
The individual attention and direct mentorship you will receive from Ball State’s faculty within the nationally accredited and ranked Department of Educational Psychology is probably the number one reason Ball State’s master’s degree in quantitative psychology will stand out to you.
But, we have so many more reasons:
- Faculty in the program have active research programs in both applied and theoretical statistics. They have connections with testing agencies, federal agencies, departments of education, charter schools, and many other organizations who rely on statistical analysis. In fact, our faculty are often conducting research or assisting in grant applications for outside groups. Their connections and experiences will add value and richness to your experience.
- Ball State offers competitive tuition rates.
- Unlike many other quantitative psychology programs, you have the option to concentrate on mixed methods of research to add breadth to the in-depth knowledge you will gain in statistics.
- Individuals with the skills you can gain in this program are highly sought after by testing companies, federal and non-profit grant funding agencies, higher education institutions, and many other organizations.
- Your thesis will give you the opportunity to take your research directly into doctoral programs in quantitative psychology, educational psychology, educational research, psychometrics, or experimental psychology.
- Ball State offers one of the few entirely online master’s in quantitative psychology in the nation.
- The 100 percent online program format is asynchronous, allowing you to complete weekly course work when it fits into your schedule. This means you don’t have to quit your job or sacrifice other responsibilities to earn your degree.
Many students also earn our graduate certificate in institutional research while earning the master's in quantitative psychology. Each of the five courses (15 credits) consisting of institutional research, research methods, statistics, elective, and practicum or internship apply toward the master's. Earning both makes you more marketable to future employers.
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As the program’s main administrator, Bolin recruits and admits new students and teaches quantitative psychology courses in introductory statistics, ANOVA methodology, applied regression, and multilevel modeling.
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Combining a Love for People and Data With Quantitative Psychology
“Ignore any perceived stigma about online programs. You will find that, in many ways, it is a lot harder. Most importantly, you’ll get what you give – so, give it your all.”
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Course Requirements
The master of science (MS) degree in quantitative psychology is a 33-credit program with 21 credits of core classes, 6 credits from one of three concentrations (quantitative, mixed methods or institutional research), and a thesis or research option. The skills learned and practices in our courses can be applied to a variety of industry and education settings, especially as they relate to assessment and evaluation of training or education. This degree can also prepare you for a PhD program.
For a full list of program requirements and courses, see the course catalog.
You can also reach out to your dedicated advisor, Dr. Jocelyn Bolin. They are available via email to answer any questions.
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Core Courses
- EDPS 600 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
or EDPS 606 Human Learning and Achievement Motivation (3 credits)
- EDPS 641 Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 credits)
- EDPS 642 Analysis of Variance (3 credits)
- EDPS 643 Research Design (3 credits)
- EDPS 741 Applied Regression Analysis (3 credits)
- EDPS 742 Multivariate Statistical Techniques (3 credits)
- EDPS 746 Theory of Measurement (3 credits)
Thesis Option
- THES 698 Thesis (6 credits)
Research Option
- RES 697 Research Paper (1-3 credits)
- Any Elective from the Concentrations (3 credits)
Concentrations
You will also choose one of the following concentrations.
Choose this concentration if you wish to develop your skills in research design, research and statistical methods, and data analysis.
- EDPS 602 Institutional Research (3 credits)
- EDPS 692 Internship in Institutional Research (3 credits)
Choose this concentration if you wish to keep honing your statistical skills and learning to uncover the patterns within the data.
- EDPS 698 Special Topics (3 credits)
- EDPS 730 Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics (3 credits)
- EDPS 735 Item Response Theory (3 credits)
- EDPS 740 Categorical Data Analysis (3 credits)
- EDPS 743 Factor Analysis (3 credits)
- EDPS 744 Structural Equation Modeling (3 credits)
- EDPS 785 Multilevel Statistical Model (3 credits)
Choose this concentration if you wish to add the ability to get beyond the numbers to understand the underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations of people in your research.
- EDPS 644 Coding & Analyzing Qualitative Data (3 credits)
- EDST 650 Introduction to Qualitative Research (3 credits)
- EDST 655 Introduction to Mixed Methods Research (3 credits)
- EDST 660 Ethnographic Research in Education (3 credits)
- EDST 671 Evaluation of Educational Programs (3 credits)
- SOC 681 Survey Research Methods (3 credits)
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