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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Ferris State University

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Ferris State University

If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Ferris State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Ferris State University.

Online Class Availability at Ferris State University

Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Ferris State University

Rankings can help you compare Ferris State University’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 15
Best Value Michigan #12 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 75
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #62 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #101 of 600
Best Value Nationwide #422 of 605

Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Ferris State University

Those who finish Ferris State University’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Ferris State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
4 years $80,314
5 years $93,158

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $80,314, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair earnings compared with all majors at Ferris State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Ferris State University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Ferris State University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (19).

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 11 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).

Ferris State University gender breakdown of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair majors at Ferris State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Ferris State University

The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Ferris State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Automotive Mechanics Technology 19

Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates

Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Ferris State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $119,691
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,639
Motorcycle Mechanics $83,695
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $77,835
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $76,815
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $63,098
Bicycle Repairers $63,050
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $61,541
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $56,998
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,957

References

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