by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ferris ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in equipment maintenance.
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Ferris was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for equipment maintenance majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Equipment Maintenance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,397 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allequipment maintenance bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, equipment maintenance students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all equipment maintenance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the equipment maintenance majors at Ferris State University.
Of the 17 students who earned an associate's degree in Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance from Ferris in 2020-2021, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in equipment maintenance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in equipment maintenance from Ferris in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in equipment maintenance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 26 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 14 |
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