Ferris State University
Public in Big Rapids, MI. 15 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, diesel/heavy equipment, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 41 | $83,897 | $32,837 | $373 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 9 | $74,056 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 19 | $72,223 | $16,757 | $190 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 39 | $60,002 | $25,000 | $284 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 51 | $53,601 | $22,801 | $259 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | $40,675 | $27,117 | $308 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 50 | not reported | $12,000 | $136 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $74,056 one year out, 76% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $72,223 one year out, 69% above the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $60,002 one year out, 8% below the national median for dental assisting associate degree programs ($65,056).
- Health and Medical Administrative Services (certificate): graduates earned $83,897 one year out, 150% above the national median for medical billing & coding certificate programs ($33,513).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Montcalm Community College (Sidney, MI), about 36 miles away
- M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant, MI), about 36 miles away
- Protege Academy (Mt. Pleasant, MI), about 37 miles away
- Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology (Cadillac, MI), about 39 miles away
- Mid Michigan College (Harrison, MI), about 41 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.