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 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	78	$65,597/yr	Very High	12.9x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →	76	$54,840/yr	Very High	13.7x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	69	$78,820/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians 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 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	67	$67,423/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	67	$48,535/yr	High	10.9x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	67	$46,359/yr	Very High	10.4x
Energy Systems Technology Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	65	$67,764/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Heavy Equipment Technology Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Compare across schools →	65	$65,331/yr	Low	13.7x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Compare across schools →	64	$46,695/yr	High	10.2x
Electrical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	63	$68,334/yr	High	15.2x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 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 Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	59	$44,897/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	58	$62,805/yr	Moderate	9.9x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	58	$44,977/yr	High	8.0x
Surveying Engineering Compare across schools →	56	$72,931/yr	High	12.4x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	56	$42,608/yr	High	8.0x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	53	$50,089/yr	High	8.2x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	48	$38,375/yr	High	8.8x
Social Work Compare across schools →	42	$38,870/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	42	$27,334/yr	High	12.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	39	$35,216/yr	High	5.5x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	38	$33,228/yr	High	5.5x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	32	$34,045/yr	High	6.9x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	32	$29,503/yr	High	7.2x
Arts & Media Management Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools →	32	$27,565/yr	High	6.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and 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 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	26	$34,043/yr	High	6.1x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	26	$24,540/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	22	$23,508/yr	Very High	7.3x