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Industrial Production Technology at Ferris State University

If you plan to study Industrial Production Technology, consider the program at Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 122 industrial production technology graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.

Studying Online at Ferris State University

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

Industrial Production Technology Rankings at Ferris State University

Rankings can help you compare Ferris State University’s Industrial Production Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 40
Best Value	Michigan	#8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 186
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 40
Best Value	Nationwide	#124 of 187

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 40
Best Value	Michigan	#8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 186
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 40
Best Value	Nationwide	#124 of 187

Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from Ferris State University

Students who complete Ferris State University’s Industrial Production Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,938
2 years	$74,122
3 years	$77,998
4 years	$81,107
5 years	$90,177

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Industrial Production Technology graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $81,107, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Industrial Production Technology graduates from Ferris State University comes in at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Industrial Production Technology graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Industrial Production Technology graduates at Ferris State University are 15% women (18) and 85% men (104).

Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 12 associate’s industrial production technology graduates at Ferris State University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Industrial Production Technology Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 96 bachelor’s industrial production technology degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 14% were women (13) and 86% were men (83).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	89
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 6% of Industrial Production Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

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

More Specific Industrial Production Technology Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Industrial Production Technology program at Ferris State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Plastics & Polymer Engineering	30
Industrial Technology	33
Other Industrial Production	59

Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Industrial Production Technology program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Industrial Production Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$88,689
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,455
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,230
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,036
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	$30,069

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.