Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
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Graduation Statistics
43%
graduate within six years
- 47% within eight years
- 21% within four years
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3,154 Graduates
Ferris State University offers bachelors through doctoral degrees.
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Faculty Overview
1,376 Faculty
Full Time
- 834 Instructional
- 0 Research
- 0 Public Service
Part Time
- 542 Instructional
- 0 Research
- 0 Public Service
Study Options
Distance Learning
Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.
Weekend Programs
This college offers weekend classes.
Teacher Certification Offered
This college offers teacher certification.
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Reviews: Academic Rigor
- Samantha from Grand Rapids, MI
“I am currently enrolled at Kendall (Ferris affiliate) and I find that the art studio and elective classes are very thorough and challenging. The professors are enjoyable, the atmosphere is…”
- Oct-23-2009 » Read More
- Jenna from Caledonia, MI
“Professors are helpful if you ask for help. Also, find a lot of studying time to learn the most information.…”
- Sep-15-2009 » Read More
Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ornamental Horticulture | 4 | - | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | - | 3 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | - | 82 | - | - |
| Biotechnology | - | 4 | - | - |
| Environmental Biology | - | 6 | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | - | 22 | - | - |
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 2 | - | - |
| Public Relations/Image Management | - | 15 | - | - |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | - | 38 | - | - |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | - | 9 | - | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 18 | - | - | - |
| Printing Management | - | 7 | - | - |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | - | 16 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security | - | - | - | - |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | - | - | - | - |
| Information Technology | - | 49 | 33 | - |
| Culinary and Personal Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 10 | - | - | - |
| Education | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Teacher Education | - | 12 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Business Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 30 | - |
| Education, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 51 | - | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 7 | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 8 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 6 | - | - |
| Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | - | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | - | 18 | 20 | - |
| Engineering | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering | - | - | - | - |
| Surveying Engineering | - | 21 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | - | 10 | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | 9 | - | - |
| Writing, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 2 | 12 | - | - |
| History | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 16 | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | - | 22 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 8 | - | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | - | 11 | - | - |
| Statistics, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 | - | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 16 | - | - | - |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 25 | 11 | - | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 12 | - | - | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 45 | - | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | - | 11 | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Precision Production | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 7 | - | - | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 30 | - | - | - |
| Psychology | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | - | 24 | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | - | 7 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 47 | - | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 9 | - | - | - |
| Security and Protective Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | - | 61 | 23 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 74 | 196 | - | - |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | - | - | - | - |
| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | - | 4 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | - | 3 | - | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | - | 1 | - | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | - | 5 | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | - | 12 | 8 | - |
| Graphic Design | 39 | 49 | - | - |
| Illustration | - | 21 | - | - |
| Industrial Design | - | 10 | - | - |
| Interior Design | - | 39 | - | - |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | - | 1 | - | - |
| Music Management and Merchandising | - | 27 | - | - |
| Painting | - | 14 | - | - |
| Photography | - | 9 | - | - |
| Sculpture | - | 4 | - | - |