The most popular undergraduate major at Ferris State University is Criminal Justice/Police Science followed by Business Administration and Management and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 122 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Ferris State University graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 4 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Printing Management | 3 |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 10 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 40 |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production | 9 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Technology | 59 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 2 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 17 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 1 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 11 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 24 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 4 |
| History Teacher Education | 6 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Construction Engineering | 2 |
| Surveying Engineering | 18 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | 19 |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 26 |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | 51 |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | 1 |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | 54 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 33 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 37 |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | 35 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 44 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 60 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 38 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 17 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 8 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 16 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 15 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| Writing | 4 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 10 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 92 |
| Biotechnology | 8 |
| Environmental Biology | 5 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Applied Mathematics | 9 |
| Statistics | 2 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 20 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 16 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 10 |
Science Technologies |
Graduates |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 6 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 21 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 53 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 301 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 3 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 8 |
| Social Work | 51 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Sociology | 2 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 51 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 39 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 16 |
| Interior Design | 43 |
| Graphic Design | 103 |
| Illustration | 25 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 8 |
| Photography | 21 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 10 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Drawing | 4 |
| Painting | 8 |
| Sculpture | 6 |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 5 |
| Music Management | 26 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 59 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 88 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 8 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 52 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 40 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 44 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 79 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 18 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 26 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 5 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 148 |
| Nursing Education | 1 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 198 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 64 |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 7 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 40 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 |
| Finance | 17 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 14 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 18 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 23 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 62 |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 14 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 48 |
| Construction Management | 72 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 6 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 17 |
| Advertising | 22 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169910 IPEDS survey data for Ferris State University.