Design and Applied Arts at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan • Associate's
Median Earnings
$41,116
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,116
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$30,629
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,886
All programs at Ferris State University
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
1
Completers (IPEDS)
484
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,116
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| The New School | $54,096 | $14,750 |
| County College of Morris | $47,849 | — |
| Interior Designers Institute | $46,273 | $24,500 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $43,234 | — |
| Ferris State University (this school) | $41,116 | — |
| Dallas College | $40,260 | — |
| Austin Community College District | $40,255 | $19,939 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $40,168 | $12,000 |
| Portland Community College | $39,984 | $17,506 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $39,369 | $11,640 |
Other Programs at Ferris State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,881 | $103,000 |
| Optometry | $106,390 | $144,874 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $104,386 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $96,834 | $56,120 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $94,559 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,779 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $81,758 | $23,451 |
| Construction Management | $81,593 | $20,468 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $80,314 | $24,479 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $78,170 | $19,594 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.