# Ferris State University: Graphic Communications (bachelor's)

Big Rapids, MI. IPEDS 169910, CIP 10.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ferris-state-university/majors/graphic-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,059
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,116 (U.S. median for this major: $43,745 across 51 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,958)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $43,303): +$813
- Versus the U.S. median: +$371

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,116 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,556 | $11,476 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $4,315 | $19,374 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $7,638 | $34,295 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $12,485 | $56,058 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,603 | $83,527 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Graphic Communications at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker College | $67,583 | $32,714 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Ferris State University | $44,116 | $27,000 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $42,490 | $27,047 | $15,407 | 46% |
| College for Creative Studies | $34,003 | $27,000 | $34,617 | 71% |

## Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014): median wage not reported metro, $86,630 MI, $102,030 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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