by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ferris State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 12 schools (Associate’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 social work, ranked #295 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 295 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 11 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 55 of 107 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Ferris State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Associate’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 40 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ferris State University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Ferris State University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 254 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University earn a median of $51,508 a year. This is lower than $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, social work graduates take on a median debt of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
Find out more about Ferris State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Approximately 71% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University handed out 25 associate’s degrees in social work.
Ferris State University is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Social Work Associate Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Social Work Associate Degree Schools | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of social work associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work associate’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. Roughly 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 associate’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Ferris State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 40 |
