Is Ferris State University worth it?
Ferris State University is a public, four-year institution in Big Rapids, Michigan (small town). It awarded 2,982 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice, business administration and management and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,361
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,721
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,735
Average net price
$8,624
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
2,982
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,106
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $44,897 | $60,325 | 421 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,535 | $64,131 | 334 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,851 | $81,718 | 251 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $113,856 | $136,836 | 232 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $78,820 | $91,993 | 175 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $34,045 | $50,658 | 168 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $66,747 | $82,821 | 134 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $30,059 | $44,116 | 107 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $51,971 | $60,809 | 105 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $67,753 | $85,477 | 87 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $73,292 | $90,504 | 86 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $44,371 | $56,774 | 85 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,608 | $45,053 | 77 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $50,543 | $62,718 | 77 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $38,583 | $54,837 | 75 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 143 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 88 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Associate | 67 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Associate | 51 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 50 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ferris State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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