Biological and Physical Sciences

Associate's degree · Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI

CIP 30.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$58,134Median earnings 4 years after

$101,376Median earnings 5 years after

$18,853Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Ferris State University earn a median of $58,134. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,181 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,493–$73,808). Median debt is $18,853, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Ferris State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$113,856
OptometryFirst professional degree$113,016
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$96,834
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$92,202
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$80,463
Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate$79,306
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$78,820
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$74,851
Construction ManagementBachelor's degree$73,292
Surveying EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,931
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$68,852
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$68,791
Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,715
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$68,631
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$68,630
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$68,334
Energy Systems Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$67,764
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$67,753
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$67,423
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$66,747

Frequently asked questions

How much do Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Ferris State University make?

The median salary is $58,134 and $101,376 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,853.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.