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. We've also included details on how Ferris ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in graphic communication.
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Ferris is in the top 10% of the country for graphic communication. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 60 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Associate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Graphic Communication majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,059 a year. This is higher than $25,330, which is the national median for all graphic communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $27,022 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all graphic communication bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $47,741.
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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of graphic communication bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Ferris graphic communication 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, 20 students graduated with a associate's degree in graphic communication from Ferris. About 65% were men and 35% 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, 75% 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | 15 |
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