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. We've also included details on how Ferris ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marketing Associate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Marketing Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $39,668. This is less than $44,742, which is the national median of all marketing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, marketing students borrow a median amount of $22,658 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,427.
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 |
Learn more about Ferris tuition and fees.
The marketing program at Ferris awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ferris marketing 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of marketing associate's degrees went to men and 33% went to 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, 72% 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 marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 293 |
| Construction Management | 66 |
| Accounting | 61 |
| Hospitality Management | 29 |
| Human Resource Management | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.