by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Ferris State University stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.
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Ferris State University is in the top 5% of the country for mechanical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 130 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University report a median salary of $75,033 a year. This is higher than $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 87% of mechanical engineering associate’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering associate’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. About 80% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. About 93% of graduates 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at Ferris State University.
The mechanical engineering program at Ferris State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 85 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 24 |
Ferris State University awarded 85 completions in mechanical/mechanical engineering technology/technician recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
Ferris State University granted 24 degrees in automotive engineering technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 4% to women and 96% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).