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. In addition, we cover how Ferris ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #722 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #17 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 403 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 409 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 474 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 722 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Ferris. This makes it the #381 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,851 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,052 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Ferris is $173 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. 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Ferris nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Ferris make a median salary of $80,463 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Ferris. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 140 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 104 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82 |
| Other Health Professions | 78 |
| Dental Support Services | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.