Ferris State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Ferris State University?

Ferris State's reported six-year graduation rate is 56% for the measured cohort, while its four-year rate is 33%. These figures describe groups of entering students tracked over different lengths of time; they are not predictions of what will happen to any individual applicant.

A separate reported overall graduation measure is 47%. It should not be treated as interchangeable with the six-year bachelor's measure, because graduation measures can use different cohorts, credentials, and time limits. The reported first-year retention rate is 78%, indicating the share captured by that particular continuation measure rather than the share who eventually graduate.

For students, the difference between four- and six-year completion has a practical cost implication: additional terms may mean more tuition, living expenses, or foregone full-time earnings. When comparing programs, ask for the course sequence and typical time to completion, especially if a major has prerequisites, competitive progression, or required placements.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Ferris State University?

Reported earnings one year after completion vary considerably by Ferris State field of study. College Scorecard field-level figures are useful for comparing reported outcomes, but they are not starting-salary offers or guarantees for all graduates.

Examples of reported one-year median earnings include about $70,938 for industrial production technologies, $66,348 for manufacturing engineering, and $61,037 for registered nursing. Other reported figures include $52,448 for general computer and information sciences and $42,911 for business administration. Each figure refers to a particular field and reporting population, not to every student with a related job title.

College Scorecard earnings measures generally reflect federally aided completers whose earnings can be matched to administrative records. Coverage, credential level, employment choices, graduate study, local labor markets, and small reporting groups can affect comparisons. A one-year figure also says little on its own about longer-term earnings, loan repayment, or whether work requires a professional license.