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 writing.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,892 a year. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, writing students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,999.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Ferris State University.
Of the 5 students who earned an associate's degree in Writing Studies from Ferris in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Ferris in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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