Allied Health Professions at Ferris State University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ferris State University
Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Ferris State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #18 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 188 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #18 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 188 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Ferris State University
Students who complete Ferris State University’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,803 |
| 2 years | $49,856 |
| 3 years | $50,997 |
| 4 years | $52,434 |
| 5 years | $58,029 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Ferris State University take home a median $52,434, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Ferris State University is $26,485.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Ferris State University are 85% women (57) and 15% men (10).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Ferris State University
Of the 44 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 84% were women (37) and 16% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 25% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University
Of the 23 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Ferris State University, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Ferris State University
The Allied Health Professions program at Ferris State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 20 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 25 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 3 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.