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, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ferris State University highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #619 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 619 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 15 of 30 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 87 of 144 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Ferris State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Associate’s | 10 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Ferris State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 87 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 15 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Ferris State University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Ferris State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,130 a year. This is lower than $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $26,680 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
Find out more about Ferris State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. Roughly 77% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ferris State University handed out 10 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Ferris State University is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. About 50% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 6 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Ferris State University is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from Ferris State University identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Roughly 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Ferris State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
