Education at Ferris State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, MI.
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Studying Online at Ferris State University
Online coursework is an option at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Ferris State University
Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #21 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #162 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #619 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1135 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #21 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #162 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #619 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1135 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Ferris State University
Students who complete Ferris State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,001 |
| 2 years | $35,615 |
| 3 years | $38,467 |
| 4 years | $41,360 |
| 5 years | $49,014 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $41,360, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Ferris State University comes in at $29,788.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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