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Ferris Ranks High Among Michigan's Public Universities in Return on Investment

Students in a Lab settingFerris State University was highlighted in a Bridge Magazine article as it ranked in the top five among Michigan's public universities in return on investment. That was among the findings from a Georgetown University study.

Ferris State University ranked in the top five among Michigan’s public universities in return on investment. That was among the findings from a Georgetown University study of federal data highlighted by Bridge Magazine.

>The analysis, based on U.S. Department of Education scorecard data, shows estimates of a lifetime return on investment for college and university students nationwide who invest in higher education.

>Bridge Magazine charted how Michigan’s public universities stacked up, in ROI, after 10, 20, 30 and 40 years. Ferris ranked fifth at $115K, after 10 years; $450K, after 20; $724K, after 30; and $949K, after 40 years. Michigan Tech University ranked first, followed by the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Bridge Magazine also had charts that offered comparisons of Michigan’s community colleges and private colleges and universities.

>Click Bridge Magazine to read the full article.