Fine and Studio Arts at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Ferris State University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ferris State University Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 269 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $39,280 | $40,779 | #234 | $31,909 |
| 270 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $39,271 | $41,407 | #219 | $20,948 |
| 271 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $39,194 | $42,024 | #197 | $25,476 |
| 272 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $39,165 | $41,295 | #224 | $24,540 |
| 273 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $39,127 | $39,793 | #263 | $25,269 |
| 274 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $39,106 | $43,907 | #151 | $27,218 |
| 275 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $39,055 | $41,678 | #205 | $29,053 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ferris State University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,540 one year after graduating and $39,165 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ferris State University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Ferris State University ranks #272 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Ferris State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,961.
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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.