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Precision Metal Working at Ferris State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 precision metal working graduations were recorded 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.

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Ferris State University

Graduates of Ferris State University’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$42,424
4 years	$76,385
5 years	$81,431

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Ferris State University take home a median $76,385, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Ferris State University stands at $19,632.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Ferris State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Ferris State University are 16% women (14) and 84% men (74).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 61 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 13% were women (8) and 87% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than 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 Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Precision Metal Working program at Ferris State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Tool & Die Technology	10
Welding	51
CNC Machinist	27

Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Precision Metal Working graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	$69,095
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	$67,669
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$67,252
Sheet Metal Workers	$62,339
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$60,584
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,230
Machinists	$58,269
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$55,961
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$55,632
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$53,306

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.