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 design.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in design from Ferris. This makes it the #63 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,045 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, design students borrow a median amount of $31,358 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Ferris is $276 per month.
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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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Ferris. About 26% were men and 74% were 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Ferris does not offer an online option for its design 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of design master's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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, 100% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
| Arts & Media Management | 9 |
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