# Ferris State University: Medical Laboratory Science (bachelor's)

Big Rapids, MI. IPEDS 169910, CIP 51.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ferris-state-university/majors/medical-laboratory-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,935
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,703 (U.S. median for this major: $74,731 across 89 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,503 (U.S. median $25,892)
- Rank in MI: 8 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (8 colleges, $68,455): -$3,752
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,028

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,703 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,315 | $19,374 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $7,638 | $34,295 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $12,485 | $56,058 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,603 | $83,527 | 2.7 years |

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

## Medical Laboratory Science at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | $75,926 | not reported | $15,407 | 46% |
| Michigan State University | $70,940 | $27,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Oakland University | $70,486 | $28,021 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Michigan Technological University | $69,388 | $26,000 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Northern Michigan University | $67,522 | $28,873 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Wayne State University | $67,284 | $31,975 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $65,826 | $31,750 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | $64,703 | $29,503 | $8,624 | 47% |

## 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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