About this college
Ferris State University is a public institution in Big Rapids, MI. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.
Who it serves
Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.
Average net price / year
$8,624
School-wide median earnings
$54,735
Median debt for completers
$21,000
Reported safety incidents
Above Average
2.4 reports per 1,000 students / year
Compare pathways
Programs & graduate outcomes
Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$56,819
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$79,895
Median debt
$15,580
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
3.3× earnings / cost
Math in school
High
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$56,811
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$82,902
Median debt
$16,303
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
3.3× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Low
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$55,532
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$76,779
Median debt
$13,000
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
3.2× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$48,795
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$71,572
Median debt
$10,625
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.8× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$48,203
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$62,783
Median debt
$18,357
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.8× earnings / cost
Math in school
Low
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$46,148
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$54,524
Median debt
$22,000
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.7× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$42,745
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$46,192
Median debt
$25,000
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.5× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$35,232
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
$17,500
Est. total cost
$17,248
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
2.0× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
N/A
Work characteristics
Remote potential: Low
How the fit ratings work
Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.
Campus safety
Compared with other colleges
Above Average
Reported safety incidents per 1,000 students / year2.4
3-year reported incidents73
Official U.S. Department of Education campus-safety data through 2024. The rate is the annualized number of institution-reported on-campus criminal offenses per 1,000 students across the latest three reported years. The comparison label shows how that reported rate compares with other matched colleges. It is not a safety grade, and reporting practices, campus setting and campus structure can differ.