Ferris State University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Ferris State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Ferris State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Ferris State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Ferris Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $21,750 | $45,960 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $42,240 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $12,000 | $41,570 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $23,000 | $33,990 | |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | $13,000 | $52,110 | |
| Precision Metal Working | $13,630 | $43,430 |
Salary Score ™ for Ferris Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $26,090 | $43,050 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $27,000 | $57,320 | |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $25,340 | $30,770 | |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $26,250 | $30,120 | |
| Biology, General | $20,500 | $24,860 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,290 | $46,220 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $26,440 | $55,440 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $20,160 | $50,110 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $21,500 | $55,690 | |
| Construction Management | $23,250 | $62,190 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $18,770 | $39,670 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $52,110 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $26,360 | $38,020 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $25,980 | $68,670 | |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | $20,610 | $63,860 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Not Reported | $50,110 | |
| Graphic Communications | $24,380 | $40,650 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $30,380 | $38,140 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $28,570 | $47,260 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $26,580 | $30,770 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $24,690 | $30,310 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $23,980 | $74,170 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,000 | $32,930 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $24,250 | $68,970 | |
| Marketing | $25,670 | $43,580 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $24,780 | $68,030 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,170 | $31,760 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $23,000 | $33,690 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $24,540 | $61,260 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $27,370 | $28,600 | |
| Social Work | $23,780 | $31,800 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $26,590 | $45,180 | |
| Surveying Engineering | $23,000 | $62,510 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,500 | $36,610 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $30,000 | $39,370 |
Salary Score ™ for Ferris Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28,320 | $55,000 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $83,180 | |
| Social Work | $30,140 | $45,580 |
Salary Score ™ for Ferris Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometry | $142,870 | $103,990 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $89,530 | $120,790 |
Salary Score ™ for Ferris Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,750 | $57,320 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $24,500 | $77,400 |
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Although a relatively small institution, Ferris State University is one that works to create meaningful educational experiences for its students. I chose it because I wanted a small-school feel, while having access to big-school opportunities. Ferris largely delivered on this, and when I left in 2011, I felt prepared to apply for bring a basal level of expertise to the employers' ranks I hoped to join. Ferris works for you if you are committed to working for yourself. It was rare to be turned away, under-supported,... Read More
The pre-Pharmacy program is really great at Ferris State. The professors all do an amazing job in giving all of the necessary bases and knowledge that the actual Pharmacy program expands on. I thought they did an amazing job in getting us ready for the program. The professors really knew what they were talking about and truely care about you and want you to succeed.