by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ferris ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #340 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #15 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,751 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,838 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Ferris State University.
Of the 10 students who earned an associate's degree in Accounting from Ferris in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% 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, 80% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Ferris in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were 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, 86% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 356 |
| Marketing | 69 |
| Construction Management | 44 |
| Hospitality Management | 36 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 31 |
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