Ferrum College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Ferrum College at a glance
699
students enrolled
188
degrees and certificates a year
32%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,082
average net price a year
Tuition $37,400
$36,418
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,296
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 17% | 32 |
| Health professions | 13% | 25 |
| Business & management | 12% | 23 |
| Security & protective services | 10% | 19 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 9% | 16 |
AI and data programs
Ferrum College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Ferrum College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Franklin County, where the college is.
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3
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in Franklin County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$68,348
median household income
Franklin County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to operations (2 open).
Hiring most: Simonton Windows & Doors (1), StikPak Solutions (1), Traditional Medicinals (1).
What they hire for: Operations (2), Engineering (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board.
- Virginia Career Works Franklin CenterRocky Mount · 540-483-0179 · Monday thru Thursday 8:30AM - 8:00 PM, Friday 8:30-5:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College enrolls about 699 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ferrum, Virginia. It awards about 188 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ferrum College?
- 32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ferrum College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,418 six years after entry and $44,296 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Ferrum College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Ferrum College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Ferrum College?
- 3 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Simonton Windows & Doors has the most openings.
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