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Biological & Physical Science at Ferris State University

If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Ferris State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 biological & physical science degrees were granted at Ferris State University.

Studying Online at Ferris State University

Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Ferris State University

Those who finish Ferris State University’s Biological & Physical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$11,234
4 years	$64,507
5 years	$101,376

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $64,507, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Ferris State University comes in at $19,104.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Ferris State University are 70% women (21) and 30% men (9).

Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 30 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 70% were women (21) and 30% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 20% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Biological & Physical Science program at Ferris State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	30

Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.