by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 66 associate degrees in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance to qualified students.
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Your choice of heavy/industrial equipment maintenance for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality equipment maintenance program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance.
Ferris State University is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance. Ferris is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Big Rapids.More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Ferris State University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance needs to check out Grand Rapids Community College. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids.More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Grand Rapids Community College
Macomb Community College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Macomb Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance needs to check out Northern Michigan University. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the equipment maintenance program state that they receive average early career income of $41,023.
More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Northern Michigan University
MIAT College of Technology is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Canton.
Associate students who receive their degree from the equipment maintenance program earn about $40,079 for their early career.
More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from MIAT College of TechnologyExplore all the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 7 majors within the Mechanic & Repair Technologies area of study, Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology | 48 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 208 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 43 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 25 |
| Mechanics & Repairers | 18 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 5 |
