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Fine & Studio Arts at Ferris State University

Fine & Studio Arts at Ferris State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at Ferris State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Ferris State University

Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #5 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #11 of 16
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #25 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #59 of 80
Best Value Nationwide #261 of 662
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #502 of 666

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Ferris State University

Students who complete Ferris State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at Ferris State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $30,984
3 years $26,545
4 years $37,605
5 years $35,717

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Ferris State University earn a median of $37,605, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at Ferris State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Ferris State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Ferris State University are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).

Fine & Studio Arts Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 10 associate’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Ferris State University

Minority students account for 40% of Fine & Studio Arts associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 61%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 12 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Ferris State University, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Ferris State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 2 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Ferris State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Ferris State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Fine & Studio Arts program at Ferris State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Fine Arts 12
Art History 1
Drawing 2
Painting 4
Sculpture 4
Metal & Jewelry Arts 1

Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Art Directors $103,285
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Curators $79,764
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Craft Artists $76,826
Photographers $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836

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