by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Ferris State University stacks up against peers offering design & applied arts.
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Ferris State University ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #325 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ferris State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Ferris State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,209 a year. This is below $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Roughly 79% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Roughly 100% 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 master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Ferris State University.
This design & applied arts program at Ferris State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 28 |
| Illustration | 22 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 10 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 10 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 4 |
Ferris State University awarded 28 degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
Ferris State University conferred 22 completions in illustration in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
Ferris State University granted 10 degrees in fashion/apparel design in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Ferris State University granted 10 degrees in industrial and product design recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
Ferris State University conferred 9 completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
Ferris State University awarded 4 degrees in design and applied arts, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Ferris State University conferred 4 completions in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).