Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan · Public · 8,106 undergraduates
Of 81 programs with reported earnings, 80 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 109 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,556 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,315 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,638 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,485 |
| $110k and up | $18,603 |
| All families (average) | $8,624 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,325 | +$25,516 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,131 | +$29,322 | clears the bar | $19,799 | 0.7 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $136,836 | +$102,027 | clears the bar | $103,000 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,718 | +$46,909 | clears the bar | $21,411 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $82,821 | +$48,012 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $50,658 | +$15,849 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $91,993 | +$57,184 | clears the bar | $23,451 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,878 | +$22,069 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $44,116 | +$9,307 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $86,941 | +$52,132 | clears the bar | $16,303 | 0.3 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $90,504 | +$55,695 | clears the bar | $20,468 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $54,494 | +$19,685 | clears the bar | $18,357 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,809 | +$26,000 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's Degree | $83,536 | +$48,727 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $85,477 | +$50,668 | clears the bar | $19,594 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 81 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 47% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.