by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ferris State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ferris State University as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #810 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 810 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 17 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 90 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at Ferris State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Ferris State University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 470 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,092 a year. This is higher than $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ferris State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Read more about Ferris State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. About 80% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ferris State University awarded 93 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Ferris State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 25 |
