Ferris State University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Master of Science in Nursing masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Flexibility, students can complete on a full-time or part-time basis. Courses are always offered in a way that allows students to make steady progress. Program is adult oriented and user friendly. Copstone components re manageable with a working nurse's schedule.
School type	Public
Grad programs CCNE accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	No
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	Yes
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing education
Concentrations offered
Nursing administration/leadership Informatics Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

20

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	No
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	Yes

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	5 full-time; 1 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	60% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	5
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	25 full-time; 3 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	20
Maximum class size	20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Depends
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations Yes Classes Yes Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	No

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.5 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years