by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Ferris State University compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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Ferris State University ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #842 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ferris State University awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,990 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Approximately 70% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. About 64% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Ferris State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at Ferris State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 90 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 |
Ferris State University awarded 90 degrees in general studies recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
Ferris State University conferred 7 completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (57%).