Ferris State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$54,735
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 45% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 31% | $3,938 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28% | $5,917 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26% | $6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26% | $6,114 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29% | $6,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $6,840 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $7,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $7,500 |
| 2008 | $42,700 | — | 39% | $9,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40% | $9,625 |
| 2010 | $41,200 | $15,542 | 44% | $10,625 |
| 2011 | — | $13,941 | 46% | $12,450 |
| 2012 | $40,300 | $13,463 | 42% | $13,032 |
| 2013 | $41,500 | $13,991 | 44% | $13,824 |
| 2014 | $42,700 | $14,010 | 43% | $14,613 |
| 2015 | $44,500 | $13,230 | 43% | $15,500 |
| 2016 | — | $13,306 | 41% | $16,250 |
| 2017 | — | $13,136 | 43% | $16,913 |
| 2018 | — | $12,949 | 45% | $16,492 |
| 2019 | — | $13,008 | 49% | $15,750 |
| 2020 | — | $12,889 | 47% | $15,500 |
| 2021 | $54,735 | $12,213 | 50% | $15,500 |
| 2022 | — | $13,010 | 48% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,812 | 49% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,202 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,624 | 47% | — |