by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 230 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 278 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,583 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $26,493 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ferris paid an average of $505 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Ferris. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ferris liberal arts 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.
Of the 16 liberal arts students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Ferris, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Ferris State University.
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