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Electronics Engineering at Ferris State University

If you are interested in studying Electronics Engineering, consider the program at Ferris State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 electronics engineering degrees were awarded at Ferris State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University

Many students take online classes at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Electronics Engineering Rankings at Ferris State University

Rankings can help you compare Ferris State University’s Electronics Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 38
Best Value	Michigan	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 168
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 39
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 167

Earnings for Electronics Engineering Graduates from Ferris State University

Graduates of Ferris State University’s Electronics Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,507
2 years	$67,240
3 years	$71,530
4 years	$77,781
5 years	$88,081

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electronics Engineering graduates from Ferris State University earn a median of $77,781, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electronics Engineering graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Electronics Engineering graduates at Ferris State University are 13% women (2) and 87% men (13).

Electronics Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 15 bachelor’s electronics engineering graduates at Ferris State University, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Electronics Engineering Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Electronics Engineering program at Ferris State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electronics Engineering Technology	9
Telecommunications Technology	6

Top-Paying Careers for Electronics Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electronics Engineering program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Electronics Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$109,781
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$92,586
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$89,975
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,455

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.