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Automotive Engineering Technology at Ferris State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Automotive Engineering Technology, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 automotive engineering technology degrees were granted at Ferris State University.
Studying Online 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.
Automotive Engineering Technology Rankings at Ferris State University
Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Automotive Engineering Technology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 29 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 33 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Automotive Engineering Technology graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Engineering Technology graduates at Ferris State University are 4% women (1) and 96% men (23).
Automotive Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University
Among the 23 bachelor’s automotive engineering technology degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Automotive Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Engineering Technology Graduates
Students who finish Automotive Engineering Technology program at Ferris State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Automotive Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
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.