by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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Ferris was ranked #230 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for business administration majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Ferris. This makes it the #647 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $48,535. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, business administration students borrow a median amount of $24,539 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Ferris is $196 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 181 students earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Ferris does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ferris Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Ferris make a median salary of $92,202 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from Ferris in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a associate's degree in business administration from Ferris. About 30% were men and 70% 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, 76% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Management | 66 |
| Accounting | 61 |
| Marketing | 49 |
| Hospitality Management | 29 |
| Human Resource Management | 29 |
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