Ferris State University Graduate Programs

Ferris State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Big Rapids, MI. Ferris State offers total 35 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $8,986 ($8,532 Michigan residents)
  • Graduate Students: 1,072
  • Graduate Programs: 35

Ferris State Graduate Programs Overview

Ferris State University (referred to as Ferris State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Big Rapids, MI. Ferris State offers total 35 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Ferris State University is $8,532 for Michigan residents and $8,986 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $711 for part-time students or overloaded credits. Total 1,072 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 10,072 with undergraduate students.
Ferris State 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesMichigan residents: $8,532
Out-of-State: $8,986
Costs per Credit$711
Graduate Students1,072
Graduate Programs35 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Ferris State University

Ferris State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1959 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Ferris State University graduate schools offers 35 major programs and 3 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 422 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at Ferris State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Ferris State with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 1 program 6
Architecture1 program 6
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 8
Information Technology1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 8
Education [+] 4 programs 19
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 6
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 3
Art Teacher Education1 program 4
Technical Teacher Education1 program 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 0
Data Analytics, General1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 22
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 22
Human Services [+] 1 program 47
Social Work1 program 47
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 8
Design and Visual Communications1 program 2
Design and Applied Arts (other)1 program 0
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (2 online)60
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program (1 online)15
Public Health1 program (1 online)11
Nursing Administration1 program 34
Business [+] 1 programs 28
Business Administration and Management1 program 28
Total17 programs (2 online)198
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 21
Community College Education1 program 21
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 programs (1 online)1
Nursing Practice1 program (1 online)1
Total2 programs (1 online)22
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 175
Optometry1 program 35
Pharmacy1 program 140
Total3 programs175
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs 10
Artificial Intelligence1 program 0
Informatics1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 10
Education [+] 3 programs 0
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 0
Technical Teacher Education1 program 0
Education (other)1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 0
Data Analytics, General1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 1
Design and Visual Communications1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 program 2
Nursing Education1 program 2
Business [+] 4 programs 14
Business Administration and Management1 program 14
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program 0
Accounting1 program 0
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 0
Total13 programs27

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of Ferris State graduate programs is $8,532 for Michigan residents and $8,986 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $711 for Michigan residents and $711 for other students. The average living costs is $12,764 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at Ferris State
Michigan residentsOut of State
Tuition$8,532$8,532
Fees$0$0
Costs per Credit Hour$711$711
Living on-campus$12,764
Living off-campus$11,546

Graduate Student Population

At Ferris State graduate schools, there are total 1,072 graduate students. Among them, 317 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 354 men and 718 women students at Ferris State graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Ferris State.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Ferris State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,072354718
American Indian/Native American817
Asian421428
Black/African American661749
Hispanic461927
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White656215441
Two More251213
Un-Known19668128
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at Ferris State
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,07231759696

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