Biology at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Ferris State University graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ferris State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 452 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $57,010 | $54,032 | #576 | $38,427 |
| 453 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $56,999 | $64,540 | #200 | $38,970 |
| 454 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $56,959 | $59,133 | #382 | $34,271 |
| 455 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $56,878 | $59,971 | #347 | $27,334 |
| 456 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $56,830 | $60,968 | #306 | $36,343 |
| 457 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $56,799 | $51,683 | #663 | $31,381 |
| 458 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $56,787 | $57,736 | #437 | $31,025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ferris State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,334 one year after graduating and $56,878 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ferris State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Ferris State University ranks #455 by median pay four years after graduation, and #347 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Ferris State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.