Visual & Performing Arts at Ferris State University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, MI.
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Studying Online at Ferris State University
Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #15 of 31 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #669 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Ferris State University
Those who finish Ferris State University’s Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,033 |
| 2 years | $32,506 |
| 3 years | $35,387 |
| 4 years | $39,130 |
| 5 years | $42,088 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Ferris State University take home a median $39,130, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Ferris State University is $26,680.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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