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 it.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for it list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in it from Ferris. This makes it the #110 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
IT majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,840 a year. This is less than $58,147, which is the national median of all it majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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The it program at Ferris awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% 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 bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ferris it 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, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in it from Ferris. About 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 23 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 11 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 4 |
| Data Processing | 3 |
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