All Ferris State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 11
- Engineering · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $73,292 | $90,504 | $20,750 |
| Finance | — | $75,797 | — |
| Human Resources | $50,089 | $66,054 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $39,668 | $66,023 | $25,450 |
| Business Administration | $48,535 | $64,131 | $25,384 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $46,695 | $61,884 | $26,750 |
| Accounting | $46,359 | $53,742 | $25,838 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,228 | $49,983 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $78,820 | $91,993 | $24,250 |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | $67,764 | $88,670 | $20,308 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $68,334 | $86,348 | — |
| Surveying Engineering | $72,931 | $84,958 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $66,747 | $82,821 | $27,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $68,715 | $80,996 | $18,500 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | $54,031 | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | $118,364 | — |
| Nursing | $74,851 | $81,718 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $67,423 | $76,031 | $28,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $65,935 | $64,703 | $29,503 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,805 | $63,582 | $17,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $50,543 | $62,718 | $29,518 |
| Health Administration | $44,371 | $56,774 | $30,995 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $27,334 | $56,878 | $26,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $54,840 | $91,678 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,597 | $85,131 | $27,813 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,045 | $50,658 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $27,565 | $48,367 | $26,040 |
| Studio Art | $24,540 | $39,165 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,375 | $51,396 | $22,580 |
| Graphic Communications | $30,059 | $44,116 | $27,000 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | $34,043 | $43,507 | $22,481 |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,583 | $54,837 | $29,852 |
| Writing | $23,508 | $47,823 | $21,500 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,977 | $51,484 | $29,076 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,608 | $45,053 | $30,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy / Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies / Technicians | $65,331 | $83,528 | $23,250 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Ferris State University students earn a median $54,735 ten years after starting college, more than 56% of Michigan colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
Ferris State University majors questions
How many majors does Ferris State University offer?
Ferris State University offers 61 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Ferris State University?
Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates from Ferris State University earn a median $118,364 four years after graduating, the highest of the 40 majors with reported earnings.
Which Ferris State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,165 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Ferris State University overview