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Mechanical Engineering at Ferris State University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 109 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Ferris State University.

Online Class Availability at Ferris State University

Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Ferris State University

Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 5
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 130
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 131

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 5
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#13 of 130
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Ferris State University

Graduates of Ferris State University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,480
2 years	$69,535
3 years	$70,863
4 years	$75,033
5 years	$84,366

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $75,033, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ferris State University stands at $23,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Ferris State University are 15% women (16) and 85% men (93).

Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 30 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 10% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Of the 73 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Ferris State University, 15% were women (11) and 85% were men (62).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	68
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 7% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, below the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Ferris State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Ferris State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Automotive Engineering Technology	24
Mechanical Engineering Technology	85

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical 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
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

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.