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 health professions.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Health Professions Associate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Other Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Other Health Professions Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health professions students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $50,543. This is higher than $38,492, which is the national median for all health professions bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, health professions students borrow a median amount of $26,137 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health professions bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,546.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 8% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ferris does not offer an online option for its health professions 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.
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Associate’s in health professions from Ferris in 2022, 7% were men and 93% 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, 71% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 142 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 140 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 104 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82 |
| Dental Support Services | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.