Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIMost Popular Majors
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10%Business Administration and Management
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10%Criminal Justice/Police Science
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7%Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN)
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4%Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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3%Biology/Biological Sciences
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3%Graphic Design
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ornamental Horticulture |
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||||
| Drawing | ||||
| English Composition | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts | ||||
| General Studies | ||||
| History | ||||
| Interior Design | ||||
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | ||||
| Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | ||||
| Painting | ||||
| Product and Industrial Design | ||||
| Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing | ||||
| Rhetoric and Composition | ||||
| Sculpture |
Business
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||||
| Accounting and Finance | ||||
| Business Administration and Management | ||||
| Construction Management | ||||
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | ||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||
| Finance | ||||
| Hospitality Management and Administration | ||||
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | ||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||
| Management Science | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ||||
| Music Management | ||||
| Office Management and Supervision | ||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||||
| Real Estate | ||||
| Resort Management | ||||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations |
Communication & Media
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Media, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||
| Design & Visual Communications | ||||
| Graphic Design | ||||
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | ||||
| Illustration | ||||
| Other Design and Applied Arts | ||||
| Photography | ||||
| Printing Management | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | ||||
| Publishing & Digital Imaging | ||||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician |
Culinary Arts & Food Service
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary, Catering, and Restaurant Manager, Management |
Education
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Teacher Education | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | ||||
| Business Teacher Education | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||||
| History Teacher Education | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||
| Secondary Education | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ||||
| Technical Teacher Education |
Engineering
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveying Engineering |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care and Support Services Management |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||
| Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician | ||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ||||
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||
| Nursing Administration | ||||
| Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | ||||
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | ||||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | ||||
| Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN) | ||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ||||
| Ultrasound Technician |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences |
Legal Professions
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal |
Life Science
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ||||
| Biotechnology | ||||
| Environmental Biology |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | ||||
| Business Statistics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry |
Security and Protective Service Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science |
Skilled Trades
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ||||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | ||||
| Industrial Electronics Technician | ||||
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ||||
| Welding Technology/Welder |
Social Sciences
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | ||||
| Psychology | ||||
| Sociology |
Social Work
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | ||||
| Social Work |
Technician Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Automotive Engineering Technology | ||||
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ||||
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ||||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Climate Control and Refrigeration Engineering (HVAC) | ||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ||||
| Manufacturing Technology/Technician | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ||||
| Other Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | ||||
| Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | ||||
| Survey Technology/ Surveying |
Technology
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance (CIS, Internet Security) | ||||
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ||||
| Information Technology | ||||
| Other Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | ||||
| Telecommunications Technology |
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Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 1 Review
100% of students gave Ferris State University 4 stars in Academics.
Student Ratings
Michelle Garrity Alumnus - Grad Year 1979
For the student who is looking to work, but not too hard
Ferris State University Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 70% |
| Carnegie Class | Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in June and July. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Accelerated Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
- External Degree Programs
- Certificate Programs
Domestic Off-Campus Semester-Away Programs
- Domestic Exchange Schools
Cooperative Education Programs
- Business
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Dentistry
Class Sizes at Ferris State University
- Fewer than 20 Students: 32%
- 50 - 100 Students: 2%
- 20 - 49 Students: 64%
- 100+ Students: 1%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 32% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 2% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 64% |
| 100+ Students | 1% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 88
- Unknown and Other: 7
- African American: 2
- Asian: 2
- Latino: 1
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1
| Caucasian | 88 |
|---|---|
| Unknown and Other | 7 |
| African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Latino | 1 |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1 |
Faculty at Ferris State University
| Total Faculty | 986 |
|---|---|
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 16 |
| Full-Time Professors | 1,489 |
| Male Faculty | 541 |
| Part-Time Professors | 579 |
| Women Faculty | 445 |
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