Program Analysis
Graduates earn $38,583/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.
The $23,646 debt-to-$38,583 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #257 out of 424 programs, Ferris State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $38,583 to $43,033 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.