by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 253 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $46,359. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ferris was $505 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,140 | $14,140 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Books and Supplies | $862 | $862 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,564 |
Learn more about Ferris tuition and fees.
Of the 54 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ferris, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Ferris accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ferris Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a associate's degree in accounting from Ferris. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 293 |
| Construction Management | 66 |
| Marketing | 49 |
| Hospitality Management | 29 |
| Human Resource Management | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.