Optometry at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan • First Professional
Median Earnings
$106,390
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$106,390
Optometry
National Average
$110,974
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,886
All programs at Ferris State University
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
33
Completers (IPEDS)
23
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$144,874
Median Debt
1.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,207/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$106,390
Median Earnings
Optometry at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $120,946 | $177,626 |
| Salus University | $120,452 | — |
| University of Pikeville | $120,196 | $231,267 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry | $116,932 | $187,840 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $116,690 | $238,257 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $115,402 | $167,750 |
| SUNY College of Optometry | $114,501 | $168,078 |
| Northeastern State University | $114,238 | $158,826 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $113,267 | $164,956 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $113,002 | $175,334 |
Other Programs at Ferris State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,881 | $103,000 |
| Optometry (current) | $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.