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. We've also included details on how Ferris ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health professions.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,304 a year. This is higher than $30,839, which is the national median for all health professions bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, health professions students borrow a median amount of $29,518 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,763 for all health professions majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Ferris State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from Ferris. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 associate's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health professions from Ferris in 2021, 2% were men and 98% 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, 93% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 160 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 137 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 125 |
| Allied Health Professions | 80 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
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