Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
MS, Doctorate
Total Programs
181
Online Programs
3
Salary after Completing
$20,400 - $72,300
Offered Degrees at Ferris State
Ferris State University is categorized by Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie categorization. Ferris State University offers 249 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 46 | 0 |
| Bachelor's | 99 | 0 |
| Master's | 17 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 2 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 3 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 65 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 249 | 3 |
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Ferris State Associate's Programs
Ferris State University offers Associate's degree with 46 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Graphic Communications | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 208 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 25 | $44,500 |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 48 | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 59 | - |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | ✕ | 7 | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 27 | $9,200 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 66 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 66 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 68 | |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 189 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 62 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 18 | - |
Ferris State Bachelor's Programs
Ferris State University offers Bachelor's degree with 99 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Public Relations/Image Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | - | - |
| Sports Communication | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 86 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Printing Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 67 | - |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 60 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | ✕ | - | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 87 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 57 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Business Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Geography Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | ✕ | 32 | $63,900 |
| Surveying Engineering | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 267 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 69 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 29 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Writing | ✕ | 3 | $24,200 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 90 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 77 | $20,400 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biotechnology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Environmental Biology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Business Analytics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Chemistry (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 37 | $24,100 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 249 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 222 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 45 | $31,700 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Social Sciences (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 135 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 5 | $30,200 |
| Industrial and Product Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Illustration | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Painting | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sculpture | ✕ | - | - |
| Printmaking | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 244 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 27 | $37,900 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 107 | $59,700 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✕ | 37 | $45,400 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 417 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 160 | $44,200 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | $43,800 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 26 | $29,000 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Actuarial Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 29 | $41,400 |
| Insurance | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Construction Management | ✕ | 66 | $62,300 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
Ferris State Master's Programs
Ferris State University offers Master's degree with 17 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Architecture | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Data Analytics, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 47 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 60 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Public Health | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Nursing Administration | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 28 | $85,100 |
Ferris State Doctorate (Research) Programs
Ferris State University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 2 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Community College Education | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 1 | - |
Ferris State Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Ferris State University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 175 | - |
| Optometry | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Pharmacy | ✕ | 140 | - |
Ferris State Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Ferris State University offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
Ferris State Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Ferris State University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 65 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Communication | ✕ | - | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Relations/Image Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Sports Communication | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Graphic Communications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Artificial Intelligence | ✕ | - | - |
| Informatics | ✕ | - | - |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Surveying Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 64 | |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | ✕ | 59 | - |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✕ | 40 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Data Analytics, General | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Long Term Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 58 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | 14 | - |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | - | - |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Resort Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 12 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Marketing Research | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | - | - |
| Insurance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Fashion Merchandising | ✕ | - | - |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Management | ✕ | - | - |
Ferris State 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Ferris State University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | - | - |
Ferris State Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Ferris State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 13 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | ✕ | - | - |
| Informatics | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Data Analytics, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
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