Median Debt
$20,128
84% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (49 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ferris State University$20,128
Oakland Community College$37,347$35,678$12,8430.34
Grand Rapids Community College$33,777$36,125$13,6440.40
Lake Superior State University$33,753$42,690$16,8810.50
Kalamazoo Valley Community College$33,055$37,470$14,6650.44
Kellogg Community College$32,616$31,533$15,0570.46
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
$3,020$37,347$12,843
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
$4,059$33,777$13,644
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie
$14,266$33,753$16,881
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo
$4,046$33,055$14,665
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
$3,798$32,616$15,057

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ferris State University, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.