Ferris State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Ferris State University at a glance
8,106
students enrolled
3,050
degrees and certificates a year
47%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,624
average net price a year
Tuition $14,140
$47,339
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,735
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 22% | 659 |
| Business & management | 17% | 532 |
| Engineering technologies | 14% | 417 |
| Security & protective services | 8% | 240 |
| Education | 5% | 162 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 1 | 8 | 4 |
The job market around Ferris State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mecosta County, where the college is.
8
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.7%
unemployment in Mecosta County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$57,774
median household income
Mecosta County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to operations (2 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Ferris State University (6), Chipotle Mexican Grill (1), GPAC (1).
What they hire for: Operations (2), Data & Analytics (1), Human Resources (1), Marketing (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Michigan Works! West Central Workforce Development Board.
- Michigan Works! West Central Mecosta County Workforce Service CenterBig Rapids · 231-679-8686 · M-F 8:00-5:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University enrolls about 8,106 students and is a public 4-year institution in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awards about 3,050 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ferris State University?
- 47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ferris State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,339 six years after entry and $54,735 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Ferris State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Ferris State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Ferris State University?
- 8 open professional jobs are listed in Mecosta County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Ferris State University has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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