by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ferris ranks in comparison to other schools with me tech programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me tech majors, Ferris came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $66,747. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,554 for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, me tech students borrow a median amount of $23,997 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,971 for all me tech majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me tech program at Ferris is $183 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ferris was $505 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,140 | $14,140 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Books and Supplies | $862 | $862 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,564 |
Learn more about Ferris tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 me tech majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ferris. Of these graduates, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into 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 me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Ferris me tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ferris Online Learning page.
Of the 48 me tech students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from Ferris, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into 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 me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 136 |
| Quality Control Technology | 59 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 59 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 40 |
| Energy Systems Technologies | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.