by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Ferris State University. You can study it at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ferris State University highly for precision metal working, ranked #4 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools | 4 of 177 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Michigan | 1 of 7 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level available for precision metal working at Ferris State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 61 |
| Certificate | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 61 associate’s degrees in precision metal working.
Ferris State University is among the very best schools in the country for precision metal working at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
Learn more about Ferris State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 87% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Approximately 84% 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 precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ferris State University conferred 51 associate’s degrees in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Ferris State University conferred 10 associate’s degrees in tool and die technology/technician in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
During the most recent reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 27 certificate degrees in precision metal working.
Ferris State University has not been ranked for precision metal working at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of precision metal working certificate degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working certificate degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. Roughly 89% 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 certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ferris State University awarded 27 certificate completions in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).