by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Ferris State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ferris State University among the top schools in the country for writing studies, placing at #154 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 154 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Michigan | 4 of 7 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 31 |
Here is each degree level granted in writing studies at Ferris State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
| Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Ferris State University ranks competitively among schools offering writing studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 4 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
Writing Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Ferris State University report a median salary of $36,336 a year. This is below $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, writing studies students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
Learn more about Ferris State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Approximately 72% of graduates 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ferris State University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
Ferris State University awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in rhetoric and composition recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Ferris State University awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in writing, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University handed out 3 associate’s degrees in writing studies.
Ferris State University has not been ranked for writing studies at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of writing studies associate’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of writing studies associate’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were Black or African American. About 67% of graduates 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ferris State University granted 3 associate’s degrees in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Ferris State University handed out 3 certificate degrees in writing studies.
Ferris State University has not been ranked for writing studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of writing studies certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies certificate degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ferris State University conferred 2 certificate completions in creative writing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
Ferris State University granted 1 certificate degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
