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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 336 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
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Part-time undergraduates at Ferris paid an average of $505 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ferris does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Ferris State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 79 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 59 |
| English Language & Literature | 28 |
| Social Sciences | 9 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
