Registered Nursing at Ferris State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 93 registered nursing degrees were granted at Ferris State University.
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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%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 54 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #27 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #106 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #125 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #817 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #842 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Ferris State University are 85% women (79) and 15% men (14).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University
Of the 93 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 85% were women (79) and 15% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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