Best Certificate Programs at Ferris State University by ROI

Every Certificate major at Ferris State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

6

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$420,253

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$26,066

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 48.6%

+$705,114 $80,314 $26,066 $26,000 Full ROI →
2 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 48.6%

+$619,661 $75,822 $26,066 $22,750 Full ROI →
3 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 48.6%

+$587,291 $74,137 $26,066 $21,765 Full ROI →
4 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 48.6%

+$406,368 $65,151 $26,066 $22,656 Full ROI →
5 Human Resources Management and Services.

Grad rate: 48.6%

+$139,460 $52,161 $26,066 $27,921 Full ROI →
6 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 48.6%

+$63,624 $48,577 $26,066 $31,000 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.