Health Professions at Ferris State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University
Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #24 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #26 of 90 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #131 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #132 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #951 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #983 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #24 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #26 of 90 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #131 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #132 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #951 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #983 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Ferris State University
Graduates of Ferris State University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,296 |
| 2 years | $66,542 |
| 3 years | $68,836 |
| 4 years | $72,100 |
| 5 years | $86,409 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $72,100, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Ferris State University comes in at $25,088.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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