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Ferris State University

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Ferris State University's main campus is located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The university offers a mix of two and four-year degrees across a range of academic colleges, with professional doctoral programs available in fields like engineering and pharmacy. Ferris State is distinctive for its NCAA Division I men's ice hockey program, setting it apart from its other Division II athletic programs.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$49,345/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$13,630/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 34% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$5,957	$23,828	20.7x
$30K – $48K	$7,962	$31,848	15.5x
$48K – $75K	$12,303	$49,212	10.0x
$75K – $110K	$17,193	$68,772	7.2x
$110K+	$19,308	$77,232	6.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,630	$54,520	9.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Ferris State University

36 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	83	$74,851/yr	High	14.0x
Construction Management Compare across schools	80	$73,292/yr	High	16.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	78	$65,597/yr	Very High	12.9x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	76	$54,840/yr	Very High	13.7x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	69	$78,820/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	68	$66,747/yr	Moderate	14.8x
Manufacturing Engineering Compare across schools	67	$68,715/yr	High	13.2x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	67	$67,423/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	67	$48,535/yr	High	10.9x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	67	$46,359/yr	Very High	10.4x
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	65	$67,764/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Compare across schools	65	$65,331/yr	Low	13.7x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	64	$46,695/yr	High	10.2x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	63	$68,334/yr	High	15.2x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	62	$65,935/yr	Moderate	11.8x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	62	$44,371/yr	High	9.6x
Marketing Compare across schools	60	$39,668/yr	Very High	12.9x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	59	$44,897/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	58	$62,805/yr	Moderate	9.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	58	$44,977/yr	High	8.0x
Surveying Engineering Compare across schools	56	$72,931/yr	High	12.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	56	$42,608/yr	High	8.0x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	53	$50,089/yr	High	8.2x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	48	$38,375/yr	High	8.8x
Social Work Compare across schools	42	$38,870/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Biology, General Compare across schools	42	$27,334/yr	High	12.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	39	$35,216/yr	High	5.5x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	38	$33,228/yr	High	5.5x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	32	$34,045/yr	High	6.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	32	$29,503/yr	High	7.2x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools	32	$27,565/yr	High	6.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	31	$38,583/yr	Low	6.9x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	28	$30,059/yr	High	8.1x
Audiovisual Communications Technologies Compare across schools	26	$34,043/yr	High	6.1x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	26	$24,540/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	22	$23,508/yr	Very High	7.3x

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