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Elementary Education at Ferris State University

Elementary Education at Ferris State University

If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, consider the program at Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 elementary education graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University

Online coursework is an option at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Elementary Education Rankings at Ferris State University

Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Elementary Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #6 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #9 of 18
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 139
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #77 of 110
Best Value Nationwide #252 of 871
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #458 of 691

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #6 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #9 of 18
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #30 of 139
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #77 of 110
Best Value Nationwide #252 of 871
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #458 of 691

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Elementary Education graduates at Ferris State University are 93% women (40) and 7% men (3).

Elementary Education Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 5 associate’s elementary education degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Elementary Education Associate's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Elementary Education majors at Ferris State University

Minority students account for 20% of Elementary Education associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 38%.*

Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 38 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 92% were women (35) and 8% were men (3).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Elementary Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Elementary Education majors at Ferris State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for Elementary Education Graduates

Those who complete Elementary Education program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

References

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