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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan · Public
Address: 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307 · Phone: (231) 591-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2024 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Apr 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $55,450 | $76,420 | $81,700 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,090 | $49,990 | $59,190 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,230 | $83,790 | $93,310 |
| Machinists | $38,370 | $52,360 | $62,300 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,110 | $54,120 | $67,100 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,180 | $48,120 | $61,470 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $42,170 | $60,070 | $74,090 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 43 | not reported | $42,424 | $16,303 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 39 | $42,745 | $43,798 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 33 | $46,148 | $45,956 | $22,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | $18,439 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $46,148 | $45,956 | $22,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | $33,432 | $32,711 | $24,950 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | $24,479 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | $20,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $42,424 | $16,303 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means the cohort was too small to publish.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.