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Writing Studies at Ferris State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, 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.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 writing studies graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.

Online Class Availability at Ferris State University

Online coursework is an option at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Ferris State University

Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Writing Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#5 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#165 of 255

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#5 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#165 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Ferris State University

Those who finish Ferris State University’s Writing Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,892
2 years	$27,823
3 years	$31,176
4 years	$36,336
5 years	$45,012

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Ferris State University take home a median $36,336, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Writing Studies graduates from Ferris State University is $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Ferris State University are 66% women (23) and 34% men (12).

Writing Studies Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 3 associate’s writing studies graduates at Ferris State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 67% of Writing Studies associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 29 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Writing Studies Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Writing Studies program at Ferris State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Writing	8
Creative Writing	2
Technical & Scientific Writing	14
Rhetoric & Composition	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Writing Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Technical Writers	$52,099
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.