Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI ferris.edu 8,087 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$49,345

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

54/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$13,630

Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Ferris State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 34% of students receive Pell Grants; 47% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $12,544, roughly 8% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Ferris State University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →	83	$74,851/yr	High	14.0x
Construction Management Compare across schools →	80	$73,292/yr	High	16.0x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →	78	$65,597/yr	Very High	12.9x
IT Management Compare across schools →	76	$54,840/yr	Very High	13.7x
Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools →	69	$78,820/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →	68	$66,747/yr	Moderate	14.8x
Manufacturing Engineering Compare across schools →	67	$68,715/yr	High	13.2x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →	67	$67,423/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	67	$48,535/yr	High	10.9x
Accounting Compare across schools →	67	$46,359/yr	Very High	10.4x
Energy Systems Technology Compare across schools →	65	$67,764/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Heavy Equipment Technology Compare across schools →	65	$65,331/yr	Low	13.7x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Compare across schools →	64	$46,695/yr	High	10.2x
Electrical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →	63	$68,334/yr	High	15.2x
Clinical Laboratory Science 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 Compare across schools →	59	$44,897/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Dental Services Compare across schools →	58	$62,805/yr	Moderate	9.9x
Subject-Area Teaching 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 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 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 Management Compare across schools →	38	$33,228/yr	High	5.5x
Design Compare across schools →	32	$34,045/yr	High	6.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →	32	$29,503/yr	High	7.2x
Arts & Media Management Compare across schools →	32	$27,565/yr	High	6.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →	31	$38,583/yr	Low	6.9x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →	28	$30,059/yr	High	8.1x
Audio & Video Technology Compare across schools →	26	$34,043/yr	High	6.1x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	26	$24,540/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →	22	$23,508/yr	Very High	7.3x