Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Public · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$8,624After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate60%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$21,000Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate91%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,556 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,315 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,638 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,485 |
| $110,001 or more | $18,603 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Majors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor’s | $46,359 | $53,742 | Accountant, Financial analyst |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor’s | $67,423 | $76,031 | Radiologic technologist, Respiratory therapist |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate | $51,971 | $60,809 | Radiologic technologist, Respiratory therapist |
| Applied MathematicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Actuary, Data scientist, Financial analyst, Statistician |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Biology, GeneralBachelor’s | $27,334 | $56,878 | Dentist, High school teacher, Occupational therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor), Veterinarian |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $48,535 | $64,131 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| ChemistryBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, Dentist, High school teacher, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physician assistant, Physician (doctor) |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor’s | $65,935 | $64,703 | Medical laboratory scientist |
| Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor’s | $65,597 | $85,131 | Computer systems analyst, Data scientist, Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Computer systems analyst, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Software developer |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor’s | $54,840 | $91,678 | Database administrator, Information security analyst, Computer network architect, Web developer |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate | No data | No data | Web developer |
| Data AnalyticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, Financial analyst, Management analyst (consultant), Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor’s | $62,805 | $63,582 | Dental hygienist |
| Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate | $49,748 | $59,590 | Dental hygienist |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor’s | No data | No data | Statistician |
| EconomicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, High school teacher, Lawyer, Market research analyst, Statistician |
| Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor’s | No data | $75,797 | Financial analyst |
| Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor’s | $24,540 | $39,165 | High school teacher |
| Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor’s | $44,371 | $56,774 | Information security analyst |
| HistoryBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Legal Support ServicesAssociate | No data | No data | Paralegal |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Actuary, Data scientist, Management analyst (consultant), Statistician |
| Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s | $68,715 | $80,996 | Industrial engineer |
| MarketingBachelor’s | $39,668 | $66,023 | Market research analyst |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor’s | No data | No data | Physical therapist, Physician (doctor) |
| Political Science and GovernmentBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Psychology, GeneralBachelor’s | $29,503 | $49,596 | Occupational therapist |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor’s | $74,851 | $81,718 | Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsBachelor’s | $46,695 | $61,884 | Market research analyst |
| Systems EngineeringBachelor’s | No data | No data | Industrial engineer |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor’s | $42,608 | $45,053 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor’s | $44,977 | $51,484 | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.