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Architectural Engineering at Ferris State University

Architectural Engineering at Ferris State University

If you are interested in studying Architectural Engineering, 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.

During the most recent reporting year, 61 architectural engineering graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University

Online coursework is an option at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Architectural Engineering Rankings at Ferris State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Ferris State University’s Architectural Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 1
Best Value Michigan #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #5 of 39
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 8
Best Value Nationwide #30 of 39

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 1
Best Value Michigan #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #5 of 39
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 8
Best Value Nationwide #30 of 39

Earnings for Architectural Engineering Graduates from Ferris State University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Architectural Engineering at Ferris State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $38,289
4 years $51,478
5 years $59,586

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Architectural Engineering graduates from Ferris State University take home a median $51,478, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Architectural Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Ferris State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Architectural Engineering graduates from Ferris State University stands at $14,589.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Architectural Engineering graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Architectural Engineering graduates at Ferris State University are 41% women (25) and 59% men (36).

Architectural Engineering Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 37 associate’s architectural engineering graduates at Ferris State University, 38% were women (14) and 62% were men (23).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at Ferris State University

Minority students account for 14% of Architectural Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 40%.*

Architectural Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 24 bachelor’s architectural engineering degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 46% were women (11) and 54% were men (13).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at Ferris State University

Minority students account for 17% of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 32%.*

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

More Specific Architectural Engineering Concentrations at Ferris State University

This Architectural Engineering program at Ferris State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Architectural Engineering Technology 61

Highest-Paying Careers for Architectural Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Architectural Engineering program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Architectural Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $121,642
Photonics Technicians $106,964
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,216
Architectural and Civil Drafters $82,779
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists $57,631

References

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